Guardian

Guardian 28,815 / Brummie

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It’s Brummie setting the challenge today, with an interesting and enjoyable puzzle.   Brummie’s puzzles often, but not always, have a theme. It was only as I began to write up the blog … Read more >>

Guardian 28,813 – Pasquale

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As we brace ourselves for the hottest recorded day in the UK, can Pasquale help to keep us cool? I found this a satisfyingly steady solve, right in the Goldilocks zone. As usual, … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1183 Hectence

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Thank you to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Constant criticism curtailed at parting (6) STATIC : “stick”(severe criticism/condemnation) minus its last letter(curtailed) containing(… parting) AT. Defn: …/without change. 5. … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28810 Crucible

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Thank you to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Excessive exploitation very nearly blocks river (7) OVERUSE : “very” minus its last letter(nearly) contained in(blocks) OUSE(river in Yorkshire, England). 5. … Read more >>

Guardian 28,808 / Brendan

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It’s Brendan setting the mid-week challenge today, with a characteristically intricate grid-fill, making for a delightful penny-dropping solve.   Working through the clues in order, as usual, when I entered the answer for … Read more >>

Guardian 28,799 / Paul

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Apologies for the late post – I wrote half of this earlier in the week and then forgot that I hadn’t finished and scheduled the post. As ever with Paul, this was a … Read more >>