A gentle start to the week from Matilda.
Guardian
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.
Guardian Quiptic 1207 Kite
Thank you to Kite. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Journo to broadcast on cultism (9) COLUMNIST : Anagram of(to broadcast) ON CULTISM. Defn: …/journalist. 6. Celebrity of revolutionary traitors (4) … Read more >>
Guardian 28,956 – Vulcan
A nice straightforward set of clues to ease us into 2023. Thanks to Vulcan. (I’m going to be out all day so will be unable to respond to comments or correct errors till … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 234
This is Jack’s fourth Genius puzzle and the 2nd that we have had the pleasure of blogging. We are more familiar with his Indy persona as Serpent and we always enjoy his puzzles – so this should be good!
Guardian 28,954 – Pasquale
A typically well-crafted puzzle from Pasquale, with a couple of nice “anagram &lit” clues. Thanks to Pasquale, and also to all readers and commenters: see you in 2023. Across 1 PRACTICE It … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,953 by Paul
I’m standing in for SCCHUA as part of the holiday covers so bear with me – not done a Guardian blog for a while
Guardian Cryptic 28,952 by Boatman
The puzze may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28952.
Guardian 28,951 / Picaroon
A highly entertaining offering from Picaroon, with a playful theme and lots of interesting references. Following my usual practice of working my way through the clues in order, I was about three quarters … Read more >>