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Guardian Cryptic 27457 Paul

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This wasn’t easy – in the initial stages, it felt like I was stuck after every other entry. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. This was one for fans of … Read more >>

Financial Times 15805 Peto

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Thanks to Peto.  Enjoyable, and with one answer that took (but shouldn’t have taken) me some time to parse satisfactorily.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 A consequence of abandoning Ulster (6) … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic Hectence 955

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An enjoyable one from a Quiptic regular. Thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Comedian’s comeback about posh fellows gets laugh (6) GUFFAW : Reversal of(…’s comeback) WAG(a comedian) … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1460 Hypnos

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Thanks Hypnos, for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Bachelor pulsating with energy in domestic garment? (8) BATHROBE : B(abbrev. for “bachelor”) + ATHROB(pulsating, as with your heart) … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27434 Arachne

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It’s been some time since I blogged Arachne, whose puzzles I’ve always enjoyed. Thanks to Arachne. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There is a nina around the grid perimeter:  TIMOTHY AND CODY … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27427 Imogen

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A bit difficult to start with, but then the pace quickened. Thanks to Imogen. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism? (4,3,3,4) JOBS FOR THE … Read more >>

Financial Times 15757 Sayang

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Thanks Sayang. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Section of church left out by accident (6) CHANCE : “chancel”(section of a church reserved for the clergy and choir) minus(… out) “l”(abbrev. … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27404 Puck

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Apologies for this late posting.  This was difficult for me. Thanks to Puck. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is Shakespearean, and associated words are marked “*”. There are also a … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1452 Phi

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There must be good reason for Phi to appear on a Sunday, and in particular, this Christmas Eve (see below). Thanks to Phi. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is Charles … Read more >>

Financial Times 15736 Sleuth

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Thanks to Sleuth for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Emigre after surgery gets note for course of treatment (7) REGIMEN : Anagram of(… after surgery) EMIGRE plus(gets) … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27375 Vlad

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This wasn’t easy, and the last two solutions had to wait until the rest of the blog was complete. Thanks to Vlad. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Each one discarded … Read more >>