A Monday puzzle from the Don himself.
Guardian
Guardian Quiptic 1.357/Hectence
Our longest-standing provider of Guardian Quiptics, Hectence, is on the oche today.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 86 by Dice
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize 29853 / Kite
Kite is the setter for this week’s Guardian Prize challenge
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,858 by Soup
Thank you to Soup. The definitions, where applicable, are underlined in the clues. Apologies again for the delay.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,857 by Pangakupu
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29857.
Guardian 29,856 / Qaos
It’s only a couple of weeks since Qaos’ welcome return …
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,855 by Fed
Many thanks to Fed for the puzzle – my favourites were 11ac, 4/22, 18dn, and especially 15ac.
Guardian 29,854 – Vulcan
A puzzle for those who like double definitions – there are no fewer than six here. Otherwise a straightforward Monday challenge: thanks to Vulcan.
Guardian Quiptic 1,356 by Anto
This week’s Quiptic offering is found here
Guardian Quick Cryptic 85 by Chandler
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize crossword No 29,847 by Vlad
Perhaps the toughest Prize puzzle that we can remember.
Guardian 29,852 – Paul
Another tricky one from Paul, where I had to look up a couple of unfamiliar references. I nearly gave up hope of explaining 15 across, but it came to me just in time. Thanks to Paul for the fun.
Guardian Cryptic 29851 Serenos
Thank you to Serenos. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,850 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29850.