Guardian 28,895 / Vlad

I’m more used to seeing Vlad in the easier Monday slot, which we often do in our work crossword club, so it’s interesting to try a tougher challenge from this setter. As several … Read more >>

Guardian 28,898 / Brendan

I’m always pleased to see Brendan’s name on a puzzle I’m down to blog, confident that I’m in for an interesting challenge – albeit with a nagging anxiety about detecting a theme. The … Read more >>

Guardian 28,896 – Vulcan

Mostly straightforward Monday fare, with one or two trickier moments, and a couple of words that might be unfamiliar to some. Thanks to Vulcan.   Across 1 FLIPPED ONE’S LID Got enraged by … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28893 Fed

Thank you to Fed. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Here’s another setter/crossword with an abundance of one-word definitions in the clues. Across 9. Occasionally, cell buddies escape (5) ELUDE : 2nd, 4th, … Read more >>

Guardian 28,891 / Pangakupu

I have looked forward to Pangakupu’s next puzzle, having blogged  his / her last one and this one did not disappoint. I had ticks for 8ac SKATE ON THIN ICE for the anagram … Read more >>