The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28968.
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Guardian Prize 28,961 by Paul
A theme appropriate to a puzzle in a morning newspaper for this week’s prize competition.
Guardian Cryptic 28,966 by Harpo
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28966.
Guardian 28,965 / Tramp
A fairly tough challenge today from Tramp – very enjoyable and satisfying to solve. I could have begun as Andrew did a month ago: ‘A fun puzzle from Tramp, with some ingenious … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,964 by Qaos
A quicker solve than usual for a Qaos puzzle, but with some tricky parsing to complete at the end. Lots of favourites including 24ac, 29ac, 1dn, 5dn, 7dn, 8dn, 15dn, and 23dn.
Guardian 28,963 – Brummie
An enjoyable puzzle with not too many holdups, though one clue has got its parts mixed up. Thanks to Brummie. Brummie’s puzzles often have a ghost theme, but if there’s one here I … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,208/Anto
As often happens with this setter in Quiptic mode (which he at least appears to be in here), there are a small number of clues which seem a bit clunky, or over-engineered. Your … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,962 by Matilda
A gentle start to the week from Matilda.
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 28,955 by Philistine (31 December 2022)
Philistine rings out the old, with the last Grauniad puzzle of 2022…a relatively gentle solve, compared to the mind-stretcher of the Christmas special the previous week!
Guardian Crossword stats – 2022
Posted on behalf of Mitz When I produced my summary of the Guardian crossword statistics in 2021 I talked about the bonanza of records – well, 2022 has not seen quite as many … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28960 Picaroon
Thank you to Picaroon for the challenge. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Clubs brawl — it could be afters (7) CRUMBLE : C(symbol for the suit, clubs, in a deck … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,959 by Vlad
The puzzle mayu be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28959.
Guardian Xmas cryptic No. 28,949
Merry Xmas and a happy New Year!
This year’s prize Maskarade is my first outing as a new blogger.
Guardian 28,958 / Anto
I think we’re more used to seeing Anto on Monday, in either the Cryptic or the Quiptic slot. I’ve never been one of Anto’s greatest fans but, apart from the characteristic looseness in … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,957 by Nutmeg
A very fun solve, with several tricky parsings to work out at the end. Favourites 1ac, 12ac, 15ac, and 17dn. Thanks to Nutmeg for the puzzle.