A solve in two halves, with the top half going in quickly and a bit of a struggle with the rest. Favourite clues were 13ac and 15dn. Thanks to Brummie
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Guardian Quiptic 1,152/Anto
I have been known to preface my Quiptic blogs with a remark along the lines of ‘I’ll be recommending this to newer and less experienced solvers’. I won’t be doing that today. There … Read more >>
Guardian 28,627 – Pan
A brief but enjoyable solve, suitable for those who like to be eased gently into their crosswording week, Thanks to Pan. Across 1 LIMBURGER Cheese and fruit mostly served with minced beef … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday (PRIZE!) Crossword 28,620 by Crucible (4 December 2021)
The Grauniad seem to have quietly reinstated prizes for the Saturday puzzle…although your correspondent only noticed that fact after the deadline for this one…
Guardian 28,625 – Tramp
I filled in the NW corner very easily, so though I was in for a quick solve, but the rest to be a lot chewier, with the SW corner holding out longest. A … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28624 Paul
Thank you to Paul, who’s in fine feather/feathers today. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Composer didn’t have ‘unfinished’, with end of symphony penned (5) HAYDN : “hadn’t”(had not/didn’t have) minus … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,623 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28623.
Guardian 28,622 / Qaos
Qaos puzzles seem to appear quite often on a Tuesday and I’m not complaining today… …except that the one thing we know about Qaos’ puzzles is that they always have a theme, which … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,621 by Vulcan
Some nice cluing to start the week – my favourites were 14ac, 25ac, 26ac, 3dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Vulcan
Guardian Quiptic 1151 Matilda
Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. A slice of chorizo needed, as far as one can see (7) HORIZON : Hidden in(A slice of) “chorizo needed“. 5. … Read more >>
Guardian Genius No 221 Set by Pangakupu
Why is it that I find writing a preamble more difficult than solving/parsing the clues? Probably because I have a analytical mind rather than a creative one. Anyway, to business. The introduction indicated we … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday puzzle 28,614 / Picaroon
A highly enjoyable themed puzzle from Picaroon to cheer an unexpectedly (here, anywhere) snowy morning last Saturday. A quick scan of the clues, before settling down to solve, having revealed that 23ac (‘each … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,619 by Vlad
I liked this a lot, a very fun and challenging solve – many favourites including 12ac, 22ac, 25ac, 26ac, 1dn, 6dn, and 20dn. Many thanks to Vlad.
Guardian 28,618 – Anto
I’ll never be Anto’s greatest fan, but this was competently done, albeit with a few iffy moments, and I’m irritated by the misspelling at 26a. Thanks to Anto. Across 1 FADDISH Trendy … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,617 by Pasquale
The Don takes a turn today.