Found it tricky to get started, only really getting into it once I got a couple of the longer ones. A lot of nice clues – favourites 10/15, 12ac, 14ac, and 3dn. Thanks to Philistine.
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Guardian Cryptic 27,618 by Imogen
Found this a slow solve, with some tricky parsing and several bits of Googling required after the fact. Favourites 9ac, 11ac, 22ac, and 15dn. Thanks to Imogen.
Guardian Cryptic 27,611 by Picaroon
Really enjoyed this, with the theme present throughout. Favourites were 24ac, 25ac, 4dn and 7dn. Thanks to Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,604 by Pan
Fun and a little tricky for a Monday. Favourites were 11ac, 27ac, 2dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Pan.
Guardian Cryptic 27,602 by Brummie
An enjoyable mix of clues, with some tricky sections that I got a bit stuck on. Favourites 12ac, 7/17 and 8dn. Thanks to Brummie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,595 by Tramp
Lots of fun, with plenty of tricky surfaces and definitions. Haven’t been able to spot a theme… Favourites 17 and 19/10. Thanks, Tramp.
Guardian Cryptic 27,588 by Pasquale
A tough challenge despite a quick start, with favourites 10ac, 11ac, 27ac, and especially 24/25. Hadn’t heard of 14/19. Many thanks, Pasquale.
Guardian Cryptic 27,581 by Paul
The ‘ABC’ theme…
Guardian Cryptic 27,574 by Chifonie
Smooth and enjoyable. Favourites were 13ac, 2dn, 4dn, and 7dn. Thanks to Chifonie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,572 by Boatman
A quick solve with lots of fun clues, and a theme of boys and girls in the surfaces. Favourites were 6ac + 22dn, 1dn, 6dn, 13dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Boatman.
Guardian Cryptic 27,565 by Brummie
Found this a little tricky, struggling to finish in the SW corner. Favourites were 13ac, 7dn, 14dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Brummie
Guardian Cryptic 27,558 by Qaos
An enjoyable puzzle with some lovely surfaces, and a couple of niggles that turned up while blogging without spoiling the solving. Favourites were 13ac, 22ac, 24ac, 21dn, and 23dn.
Guardian Cryptic 27,544 by Chifonie
A gentler start to this week, with favourites 15ac and 18dn. Thanks to Chifonie
Guardian Cryptic 27,542 by Qaos
Fun and not too tricky, with some lovely surfaces
Guardian Cryptic 27,535 by Paul
Very enjoyable with some excellent surfaces and clever cluing – favourites 13ac, 14ac, 23ac, 25/4, 26ac, and 16dn. Thanks to Paul