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Guardian Cryptic 28,011 by Brendan

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28011. A pleasant surprise, as Brendan has been offering just one puzzle a month recently. As announced in 17A, the THEME is THE RAINBOW, and, sure enough, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,009 by Paul

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28009. This took me a little longer than many of Paul’s puzzles. There was no doubt about the intent of the signature 20,12, but the ingenuity elsewhere … Read more >>

Guardian 28,008 / Philistine

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A characteristically ingenious and witty puzzle from Philistine, which, as usual, I thoroughly enjoyed. Many thanks to him. There is an unfortunate and inexplicable error in the enumeration of 5,23,15, which should be … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,048/Pan

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Another delightful Quiptic from Pan, doing just what it says on the tin.         Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 27,998 by Qaos

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A mostly straightforward puzzle this weekend. Thank you Qaos. The grid contains titles of Agatha Christie stories: MURDER on the ORIENT EXPRESS DEATH on the NILE CROOKED HOUSE ENDLESS NIGHT DUMB WITNESS The … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28003 Puck

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Thank you to Puck. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Rudyard Kipling and some of his works are featured. Across 8 Post that supports article probing loud and aggressive speech (8) BALUSTER : … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,002 by Picaroon

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28002. The puzzle came with Special Instructions: An election puzzle: 12 solutions contain a word from a group, not further defined in their clues. At least that … Read more >>

Guardian 28,001 / Tramp

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It’s Tramp with another enjoyable and entertaining puzzle. Many thanks to him. [I’m rather pushed for time today and need help with the last clue – I’m sure I shan’t have to wait … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1047 Anto

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Thanks to Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Reserve able to control movements in very large area (12) SUBCONTINENT : SUB(short for “substitute”/a reserve player in a competitive team) + … Read more >>