An enjoyable puzzle with some lovely clues and great surfaces…
manehi
Guardian Cryptic 27,245 by Pan
I think this is Pan’s first Monday Cryptic, after many Monday Quiptics and a few other Cryptics. Lots to like, including 12ac, 8dn, 22dn and 27dn – and my last in was 21ac which was guessed but very gettable. Thanks, Pan.
Guardian Cryptic 27,243 by Imogen
Very tricky – held up by two of the longer ones and then in the top right corner. Favourites 15ac and 24ac. Thanks, Imogen.
Guardian 27,236 – Paul
Great fun from Paul – favourites were 17/12ac, 5dn and 18dn. A question mark over the parsing of 26/24
Guardian 27,229 – Screw
Very enjoyable – favourites were 1ac and 19ac. Thanks, Screw.
Guardian Cryptic 27,222 by Brummie
Lots of fun – my favourites were 18ac and 19dn. Thanks Brummie
Guardian 27,215 – Rufus
The online version of the crossword hasn’t yet appeared, so I’ve had to solve and blog in a bit of a rush. Favourite today was 11dn. Thanks, Rufus.
Edit: the crossword is now available online on the Guardian website
Guardian Cryptic 27,213 by Pasquale
Nicely clued and quickly solved for the most part, held up by a few obscurities. Favourite was 2dn – thanks, Pasquale.
Guardian Cryptic 27,206 by Chifonie
As usual from Chifonie, not too difficult, nicely clued, and fun to solve. Favourite 19dn.
Guardian Cryptic 27,199 by Brendan
Enjoyed this immensely…
Guardian Cryptic 27,192 by Picaroon
Difficult in places and enjoyable throughout. Favourites were 9ac, 27ac, 1dn, 8dn, 16dn and 21dn – thanks, Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,185 by Chifonie
A quick, enjoyable solve. Favourites 12ac and 25ac. Thanks, Chifonie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,183 by Nutmeg
A tough solve and an enjoyable one – I really liked 22/26ac, 19dn and 23dn. Thanks, Nutmeg
Guardian Cryptic 27,176 by Pan
Very nice and quite tricky in places – my favourites were 13ac, 24ac and 19dn. Thanks, Pan.
Guardian Cryptic 27,169 by Philistine
Lots of tricks, and lots of parsing after the fact. Favourite clues were 15ac, 4dn, 5dn and 18dn. Thanks, Philistine.