An excellent Quiptic from one of our most experienced setters.
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic 28,992 by Vulcan
Typical Monday fare from Vulcan
Guardian Prize 28,985 by Picaroon
A characteristically clever puzzle from Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 28990 Brendan
Thank you to Brrendan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is cardinals and ordinals, found in clues and solutions. Across 8. Church dignitary that’s opposed to 15 (8) CARDINAL : Double … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,989 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28989.
Guardian 28,988 / Brummie
Brummie provides an interesting and enjoyable mid-week challenge. Is there or is there not a theme? – that is always the question with a Brummie puzzle. Here we have an ingenious one which … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,987 by Maskarade
A fun solve – it’s been a while since I’ve seen a weekday cryptic from Maskarade. Favourites were 25ac, 16dn, 19dn, and 24dn. Thanks to Maskarade for the puzzle.
Guardian Quiptic 1,212/Carpathian
A delightful set of concisely and precisely written clues from Carpathian make up today’s Quiptic. Brava. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Guardian 28,986 – Anto
A generally easy Monday puzzle, with some occasional traps due to this setter’s rather idiosyncratic style. Thanks to Anto. Across 7 DROP BACK Dribble by defender and lose position (4,4)DROP (a dribble) … Read more >>
Guardian Genius No 235 by Karla
A challenging puzzle which ultimately had me fooled.
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 28,979 by Philistine (28 January 2023)
My New Year’s resolution must have been to blog more Philistine puzzles, having coincided with his last Saturday Prize one at the cusp of the old/new year…and his first of the new one…
Guardian 28,984 – Vlad
Vlad’s name on a puzzle is usually a sign of a tough puzzle ahead, and so it was here, though with a few gentler clues to get us going. I think one clue … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28983 Nutmeg
Thank you to Nutmeg. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Leading members in favour of rest, we’re told (8) FOREPAWS : Homophone of(…, we’re told) [ “for”(in favour of, as opposed … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,982 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28982.
Guardian 28,981 / Paul
Apologies for the delay – I just managed to delete my almost-completed post. A surprise to see Paul on a Tuesday but I can’t detect any particular reason for that. I searched in … Read more >>