The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27912
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Guardian 27,911 / Crucible
It’s a while since I blogged a puzzle from Crucible, who has long been one of my top favourites, so it was good to find this one on another sunny morning. The last … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,910 by Tramp
A quick solve, followed by some head-scratching over several bits of parsing. I liked 1ac, 18ac, 1dn, 6dn, and especially 17dn. Thanks to Tramp for the puzzle.
Guardian Quiptic 1,032/Pan
Pan never disappoints in the Quiptic slot. Here’s a tractable, carefully constructed cryptic for a lazy Bank Holiday morning (where I live, at least). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
Guardian 27,909 – Chifonie
A bank holiday in some parts of the UK, and a typically gentle puzzle from Chifonie to accompany it, slightly spoiled for me by some inaccuracies in the clueing, as noted below. Thanks … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,902 by Vlad
This was one of those where I guessed most of the solutions from the definitions and then figured out the parsing later. Thank you Vlad.
Guardian 27,907 – Picaroon
I’m usually a big fan of Picaroon’s, but I didn’t think this was one of his best. There are some nice clues, of course, but also a couple of slightly dubious definitions. Still, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27906 Paul
Thanks to Paul for a difficult one, due to the number of British politicians to be recalled. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Warmer on entering flat in south-central England? (9) … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,905 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27905.
Guardian 27,904 / Puck
I’m always pleased to see Puck’s name on a puzzle but I’m afraid he had the better of me this morning. I was badly caught out by my lack of knowledge of Chemistry … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1031 Matilda
Thanks Matilda. A puzzle for those who like anagrams. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Delight for mad cats? Yes! (7) ECSTASY : Anagram of(mad) CATS? YES. 5 Unfairly blames husband … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,903 by Vulcan
An odd experience solving and blogging – I delayed writing this blog thinking there had been a mistake as I’d seen this puzzle before. Looking at last weeks’ blogs and the comments on the Guardian site it seems that this was originally published online for a time in place of last Thursday’s Paul.
A quick solve even the first time round, and with some nice clues: my favourites were 9ac, 6dn, and 13dn. Thanks to Vulcan.
Guardian Prize 27,896 / Paul
After an unusual three-week absence in the Prize slot, Paul pops up this week, which means that, for now, at least, he’s back to coinciding with my monthly blog. I really enjoyed this … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,901 by Arachne
As always, a pleasure to see Arachne. The special instructions “To mark a 200th anniversary: ’28, 26 down 9 17 15…” describe the theme…
Guardian 27,900 – Paul
Good fun as always from Paul, with a puzzle that revealed its secrets at a satisfyingly steady rate, with just one dubious definition. Thanks to Paul Across … Read more >>