Very enjoyable – favourite was 12ac, but there were many excellent clues. Thanks Crucible.
manehi
Guardian Cryptic 26772 by Brummie
Took a while to get started, sped up in the middle, and hesitantly entered in the last few. Favourites were 21ac and 16dn.
Guardian Cryptic 26765 by Paul
A very enjoyable puzzle – many thanks Paul. Favourites 19ac, 22ac, 27ac, 6dn, and 17dn.
Guardian Cryptic 26760 by Rufus
Enjoyed this, with 23ac and 15dn particular favourites. Thanks, Rufus.
Guardian Cryptic 26757 by Vlad
Lots of clever tricks from Vlad today, but quite a mixed bag in both difficulty and enjoyment for me. I really liked 17ac, 6dn and 7dn.
Guardian Cryptic 26750 by Chifonie
A quick solve and very enjoyable – favourites were 6ac and 12dn.
Guardian Cryptic 26743 by Bonxie
Wasn’t at all on the right wavelength for this at first, but once I got going it all seemed to fall into place. I particularly liked 14ac, 18ac, 1dn, 7dn and 8dn.
Guardian Cryptic 26736 by Rufus
Quick and fun, with the usual Rufus mix of clues. Favourites were 10ac and 20dn – thanks, Rufus.
Guardian Cryptic 26734 by Paul
Lots of fun from Paul…
Guardian Cryptic 26727 by Qaos
Lots of well-clued fun from Qaos today…
Guardian Cryptic 26720 by Arachne
I’m always excited to see Arachne’s name at the top of the puzzle, and as usual she provides an entertaining challenge full of misdirection. Many lovely clues, but favourites were 10ac, 21ac, 27ac and 28ac.
Guardian Cryptic 26713 by Crucible
Found this very tough all the way through, but with plenty to enjoy – my favourite was 9dn. Thanks, Crucible.
Guardian Cryptic 26706 by Rufus
A bit trickier than usual from Rufus, and a nice start to the week. A few swindles in the clues had me looking for any further connections, but I’m yet to think of any. Favourites 25ac, 5dn, 7dn, and 21dn.
Guardian Cryptic 26704 by Pasquale
With apologies for lateness – I found this a little hard to get into in the morning but coming back, it all seemed clearly clued and very fun. Favourite was 14dn.
Guardian 26,697 by Orlando
Really enjoyable and not too difficult, with lots of neat cluing and surfaces. Favourites 10ac, 28ac, 8dn and 13dn. Thanks, Orlando.