Pangakupu fills this week’s Thursday slot.
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,981 by Paul
Thanks to Paul for a challenging puzzle – my favourites were 5ac, 24ac, 25ac, 5dn, and 16dn.
Guardian 29,980: Maskarade
Thanks to Maskarade for a mostly gentle Tuesday puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,979 by Vulcan
Vulcan in Monday mode.
Guardian Quiptic 1,377/Pasquale
Always a sound Quiptic from Pasquale. He is a setter that I particularly recommend to newer solvers of cryptics.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 106 by Pangakupu
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize Crossword No 29,972 by Boatman
The usual smooth sailing from Boatman . . .
Guardian cryptic Easter Special by Maskarade
This crossword can be found at https://uploads.guim.co.uk/2026/04/03/Guardian_cryptic_crossword_Easter_special_2026.pdf
Guardian Cryptic 29977 Budmo
Thank you to Budmo. Definitions are underlined in the clues. (Sorry for the late blog.)
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,976 by Fed
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29976.
Guardian 29,975 / Qaos
A welcome midweek return by Qaos
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,974 by Pasquale
Thanks to Pasquale for the puzzle – lots to like, and my favourites were 21ac, 3dn, 18dn, and 20dn.
Guardian 29,973: Brendan
Mostly straightforward Monday fun – thanks to Brendan.
Guardian Quiptic 1,376 by Dice
Today’s Quiptic is set by Dice, who also set the Quick Cryptic this weekend and is found here
Guardian Genius 273 / Turnstone
The Guardian Genius for March 2026 was set by Turnstone, a setter who is new to me.