Mostly straightforward from Anto, with a few untidy bits.
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic 28,489 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28489.
Guardian Genius no. 216 by Monk
Monk sets June’s Genius challenge.
Guardian Prize 28,482 by Picaroon
Characteristically smooth and witty surfaces from Picaroon this week.
Guardian Cryptic 28,487 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28487.
Guardian 28,486 / Imogen
Imogen sets the challenge today, with his customary mix of easy and slightly tougher clues, all fair and with mostly smooth and meaningful surfaces. My favourites were 14, 16, 24, 25 and 26ac … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,485 by Paul
A tough and slow solve, needing a second session to finish and blog. Favourites were 13ac, 17ac, 4dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Paul for the challenge.
Guardian 28,484 – Vlad
Perhaps not as fearsome as Vlad can be, but no walkover, with the SW corner causing me the most trouble. No theme or Nina that I can see, but I could be missing … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,483 by Fed
A puzzle from a constructor I have never come across before, unless it's someone with a new nickname.
Guardian Quiptic 1,128/Pan
A pleasing and tractable Quiptic from long-time setter Pan. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Guardian ‘Prize’ Crossword 28,476 / Brendan (19 June 2021)
I confidently expected to see a different setter today so it came as somewhat of a surprise when I found out that it was Brendan. However, my anticipated setter did put in an … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28481 Paul
Thank you to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There appears to be a slight emphasis on food. Across 1. American informed about criminal wrongdoing, it follows (12) WISCONSINITE : WISE(informed/in the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,480 by Matilda
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28480.
Guardian 28,479 / Nutmeg
Nutmeg is always a name to savour and here she is with a typically witty and elegant puzzle. There are some really lovely clues, with super surfaces. My favourites were 1, 10,11, 16, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,478 by Anto
A slow solve with some neat cluing and quite a few tricky parsings. Favourites were 6ac, 9ac, 12ac, 3dn, 7dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle.