Guardian – Page 196 – Fifteensquared

Guardian Cryptic 27,813 by Vulcan

Mon May 6, 2019 at 9:28 am by manehi

Very entertaining – I liked 11ac, 7dn, and especially 27ac. Thanks to Vulcan.

Guardian Genius 190 by Puck

Sun May 5, 2019 at 12:01 am by mc_rapper67

There is usually a reason why we get a month or so to solve a Genius, but I managed to get onto Puck’s wavelength and completed this in ‘double’-quick time, as I waited … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 27,806 by Paul

Sat May 4, 2019 at 9:43 amSat May 4, 2019 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

Very entertaining, put a smile on my face. Thanks Paul.

Guardian Cryptic 27,811 by Tramp

Fri May 3, 2019 at 9:03 am by manehi

Really enjoyed this, especially the surfaces. Took a little while to get going then it all fell quickly into place. Favourites 15ac, 17ac, 20ac, 1dn, 10dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Tramp.

Guardian Cryptic 27,810 by Imogen

Thu May 2, 2019 at 10:31 am by Quirister

A good Thursday workout from Imogen: a few unfamiliar words and references, but all well clued.

Guardian Cryptic 27,809 by Brummie

Wed May 1, 2019 at 7:43 am by loonapick

A gentler than normal Brummie…

Guardian Cryptic 27,808 by Paul

Tue April 30, 2019 at 3:34 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found athttps://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27808.

Guardian 27,807 / Arachne

Mon April 29, 2019 at 10:05 am by Eileen

A welcome surprise to see Arachne on a Monday. Newer solvers expecting a rather easier ride to start the week should not be deterred. There is lots to enjoy … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,015 by Hectence

Mon April 29, 2019 at 10:46 amMon April 29, 2019 at 8:58 am by newmarketsausage

Hectence’s turn in the quiptic slot this week.

Guardian Prize 27,800 / Maskarade

Sat April 27, 2019 at 9:25 pmSat April 27, 2019 at 12:02 am by Eileen

I realised some weeks ago that my monthly Prize blog was due to fall at the Bank Holiday weekend and, since Maskarade seems to have settled into that slot, I’ve been wondering for … Read more >>

Guardian 27,805 / Picaroon

Sun April 28, 2019 at 5:45 pmFri April 26, 2019 at 9:29 am by Eileen

Picaroon brings a week of good puzzles to a close. In a couple of weeks, it will be sixty years since C P Snow delivered his Rede Lecture ‘The … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27,804 by Nutmeg

Thu April 25, 2019 at 9:15 am by manehi

Found this a little tricky, getting stuck a few times, but it all came together very neatly. Favourites were 21ac, 6dn, 15dn, 19dn, and especially 16dn. Thanks, Nutmeg

Guardian Cryptic 27,803 by Pasquale

Thu April 25, 2019 at 11:04 pmWed April 24, 2019 at 9:30 am by Quirister

Always good to see Pasquale, or indeed any of Don’s many disguises.

Guardian Cryptic 27,802 by Qaos

Tue April 23, 2019 at 8:46 am by loonapick

A themed puzzle from Qaos this morning.

Pan always gives us a thoughtfully crafted, sound as a pound puzzle, and today’s Bank Holiday offering is no exception. As always, if there is something that you’d like explaining in more detail, … Read more >>