Lots of fun…
manehi
Guardian Cryptic 27,491 by Philistine
Really enjoyed this, with a lot of smiles. Particular favourites were 19ac and 6dn
Guardian Cryptic 27,484 by Nutmeg
Thought this would be a quick finish when a few of the long ones went straight in, but it got pretty tricky at the end with some guess-first, parse-after solving required. Favourites were 26/27ac and 1dn.
Guardian Cryptic 27,482 by Paul
Enjoyed this, and was very slow to finish…
Guardian Cryptic 27,475 by Brummie
Not too tricky after a slow start, with favourites 14ac and 24ac…
Guardian Cryptic 27,468 by Picaroon
Tricky, fun, and all perfectly fair – favourites were 18ac, 25ac, 27ac, 2dn, and 20dn. Thanks, Picaroon
Guardian Cryptic 27,461 by Qaos
A quicker solve than usual for a Qaos…
Guardian Cryptic 27,454 by Nutmeg
A fine puzzle, slightly tough for a Monday with neatly misleading surfaces. Favourites were 11ac, 25ac, 28ac, 3dn, 19dn, and 24dn – thanks Nutmeg.
Guardian Cryptic 27,452 by Picaroon
Tricky and good fun, with lots of smiles and particular favourites 9ac, 18ac, 1dn, 2dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,445 by Pan
A nice puzzle with a mix of easier and trickier clues. Favourites were 3dn and 20dn – thanks, Pan
Guardian 27,438 – Qaos
Qaos up to his usual tricks…
Guardian Cryptic 27,431 by Tramp
Quick to solve and slow to parse for me
Guardian Cryptic 27,424 by Chifonie
A very nice mix of clues with strong surfaces, with particular favourites 12ac, 20ac, 1dn and 16dn. Thanks Chifonie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,422 by Brummie
Fun, and over rather quickly.
Guardian Cryptic 27,415 by Crucible
Some lovely cluing and tough at the beginning