Imogen provides this morning’s Guardian challenge.
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 >>
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Guardian Cryptic 27,898 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27898.
Guardian Cryptic 27,897 by Pan
Today’s regular blogger is on holiday so I’ve had the fun of tackling Pan this morning.
Guardian Quiptic 1,030/Carpathian
A delightful puzzle from Carpathian which is perfect for the Quiptic slot. I’ve nowt more to say, other than to deconstruct the clues for you. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Guardian 27890 / Enigmatist
Although this is a very clever crossword, for us it was definitely of the “too difficult to be really enjoyable” type! Across 1. What’s deer caught? It’s a fish (11) STICKLEBACK A reverse … Read more >>
Guardian 27,895 / Nutmeg
It’s Nutmeg who rounds off the week, with her customary elegance and wit. Thanks to her for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Without prior help, unruly characters … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,894 by Picaroon
A very enjoyable puzzle with lots of smiles, especially at 17ac, 21ac, 23ac, 24ac, 5dn, 8dn, and 10dn. Thanks to Picaroon
Guardian 27,893 – Brummie
Quite a quick solve for me today (with a few quibbles)…
Guardian Cryptic 27,892 by Tramp
A headscratcher from Tramp.
Quiptic 1,029 by Hectence
Hectence’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,891 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27891.
Guardian Genius No 193 by Jack
I wasn’t familiar with Jack as a setter, but I have encountered him as Serpent in the Inquisitor series.
Guardian Prize 27,884 by Philistine
Another appearance by Philistine in the prize slot and as it’s exactly 12 weeks since his last appearance it falls to me to blog it again (and it’s the third time this year).
Guardian Cryptic 27,889 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27889.