The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28786.
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Guardian 28,785 / Crucible
When I see Crucible’s name on a puzzle, I know I’m in for a treat, especially when I’m down to blog it. Once again, I was not wrong. I enjoyed this puzzle from … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,784 by Imogen
A tough solve with plenty of misdirection. Favourites were 1ac, 26ac, 2dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle.
Guardian 28,783 – Fed
Another enjoyable puzzle from Fed, with some quite tricky parsings in places. Thanks to Fed. Across 1 WORMWOOD SCRUBS Woosnam’s first or last golfer with wrong-handed clubs to get famous jug (8,6)W OR … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,178/Hectence
Apologies for the late appearance of the blog. Bloody Grauniad. A fine Quiptic from Hectence, with a pangram to boot. I think beginners and less experienced solvers would have enjoyed this one. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,782 by Carpathian
Apologies for the late blog – I wrote this over an hour ago, but for some reason it only posted as a draft, and I didn’t realise until now.
I think this may be the first time I have blogged a Carpathian puzzle.
Guardian Quiptic 1,178 – placeholder
Bonjour This morning’s Guardian Quiptic is not yet available on the newspaper’s site – last week’s puzzle is still showing. I will solve the crossword and write up a blog when someone at … Read more >>
Guardian 28,775 / Philistine
Apologies for the late and hurried post – I was stumped by a few of these, frustratingly, while most of the answers went in very fast. Thanks for the puzzle, Philistine! Unfortunately, I … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28780 Brendan
Thank you to Brendan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. In the completed grid, positions along the perimeter are denoted by the appropriate compass points’ abbreviations. Thus, clockwise from the north-west corner, we … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,779 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28779.
Guardian 28,778 / Nutmeg
A typically elegant and witty puzzle from Nutmeg this morning, with some straightforward, but clever, charades to help the solve along and some chewier clues to keep the interest. I particularly liked the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,777 by Tramp
A fine puzzle…
Quiptic 1,177 by Pasquale
Pasquale can do tricky puzzles, but here he is in Quiptic mode.
Guardian 28,776 – Vulcan
Congratulations to Vulcan on his 100th puzzle…
Guardian Genius 227 by Qaos
A musical challenge for this month’s Genius.