Guardian

Guardian Quiptic 1,212/Carpathian

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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

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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 Cryptic 28983 Nutmeg

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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 28,981 / Paul

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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 >>

Guardian Prize 28,973 / Paul

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A Prize puzzle with an ingenious, interesting and timely theme from Paul this week. I was later than usual getting down to this. I had a cataract operation in the morning, so I’d … Read more >>

Guardian 28,977 – Fed

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An entertaining puzzle from Fed today, with a lot of easier clues, but a few that got me thinking, and a couple of unfamiliar terms. Thanks to Fed.   Across 9 LAPLANDER Northerner‘s … Read more >>