Struggled to finish this, with several clues holding me up even with full crossers, and had to Google 17dn. Lots to enjoy – favourites were 1ac, 19ac, 22ac, 25ac and 18dn. Thanks, Vlad.
Not too sure about my parsing for 20dn.
manehi
Guardian Cryptic 27,026 by Picaroon
Some truly excellent clues here – a good majority of them were on my “shortlist” for favourites, but I’ll single out 9ac, 11ac, 13ac and 6dn. Thanks, Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,019 by Qaos
Lots to enjoy…
Guardian Cryptic 27,012 by Tramp
Tramp is as difficult and as fun as always…
Guardian Cryptic 27,005 by Rufus
Ran into a few unfamiliar terms, but got there in the end. Favourite clues 20ac, 26ac and 16dn – thanks, Rufus.
Guardian Cryptic 27,003 by Brendan
Loved this…
Guardian Cryptic 26,996 by Vlad
Found this tough to get into and then was stuck for a long time with 12ac and 1dn last in. Many great clues – particular favourites were both 22s, 2dn, 5dn and 16dn. Thanks, Vlad.
Guardian Cryptic 26,989 by Philistine
At the looser end of things, but fun once I got into it…
Guardian Cryptic 26,982 by Picaroon
Tricky fun with plenty of misdirection – some favourites were 16ac, 22ac, 5dn and 15dn, and the biggest laugh went to 18dn. Thanks, Picaroon
Guardian Cryptic 26,975 by Rufus
Smooth sailing, with some nice surfaces and favourites 21ac, 22ac and 5dn. Thanks, Rufus
Guardian Cryptic 26,973 by Brendan
Very enjoyable, with…
Guardian Cryptic 26,966 by Puck
A little too clever for me, with much of the parsing done after the fact – I’m still unsure on 8dn, 17dn and 21dn. Favourites were 13ac, 21ac, and 18dn. Thanks, Puck
There…
Guardian Cryptic 26,959 by Picaroon
Tough and very nicely clued – many favourites, including 11ac, 12dn and all of the four-letter ones: 13ac, 18ac, 2dn and 22dn. Thanks, Picaroon
Guardian Cryptic 26,952 by Tramp
Found this tough to finish…
Guardian 26,945 – Rufus: Updated
Apologies all – boring real world things have kept me from blogging this puzzle so far. This post will be updated soon.
Edit: blog has now been posted. Not too sure about 5ac or 23ac. Favourites 13ac and 18ac.