Guardian

Guardian 28,838 / Vlad

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Vlad sets the midweek challenge, with a fairly tough puzzle, which was very satisfying to finish. There are many fine clues, showing Vlad’s customary wit and ingenuity. My favourites were the two long … Read more >>

Guardian 28,836 – Vulcan

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It took me a bit longer to get started on this than usual for a Vulcan, but things eventually started to fall into place. I’m unsure about one definition, but no doubt will … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1187 Pasquale

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Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5. Compostable items left in rubbish? (6) PLANTS : L(abbrev. for “left”) contained in(in) PANTS(informal term for rubbish/nonsense). 6. The French blunder? … Read more >>

Guardian 28,834 – Nutmeg

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I made a bit of a slow start on this, but Nutmeg’s impeccable clues meant that it all came out nicely in the end, despite a few obscurities. Thanks to Nutmeg.   Across … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28833 Anto

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Thank you to Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Exercise you must do to get higher with lift (5,2) PRESS UP : Cryptic defn: You must press the “UP” button … Read more >>

Guardian 28,823 / Paul

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I was my own worst enemy here, putting a wrong answer for 19 across and inexplicably using X instead of Z in 23 down. However, that aside I found this a very entertaining … Read more >>