An outing for Pan in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian
Guardian Prize 27,633 / Boatman
My first reaction on seeing the name on this puzzle was, ‘That’ll teach me to complain about having so many Paul Prize puzzles to blog!’. The ‘Special instructions’ [which always make my heart … Read more >>
Guardian 27,638 – Puck
Puck never disappoints, and here is another fine example… … with a mini(?) theme given by the song at 11,26, which was written by HARRY WARREN and MACK GORDON. I can’t see any … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,637 by Nutmeg
Some fun from NUTMEG to kick off the day…
Guardian Cryptic 27,636 by Crucible
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27636.
Guardian 27,635 / Picaroon
A highly entertaining puzzle from Picaroon, with the usual meticulous cluing and interesting and witty surfaces, with misdirection all over the place. Most enjoyable – many thanks to Picaroon. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,634 by Vulcan
Mostly quick, but needed all the crossers for a couple of the cryptic definitions. Favourites were 8ac and 18ac. Thanks to Vulcan.
Guardian Quiptic 986/Moley
Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is as it should be for a Quiptic. I hope those newer to the dark arts will have enjoyed finishing this one. If I’ve not explained … Read more >>
Guardian 27,627 / Paul
A very satisfying puzzle, I thought. We got most of it on an initial pass, but it took a few other looks through the week to fill in the south-west corner. Lots of … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,632 by Paul
A slow and steady solve for me, with plenty of smiles – favourites 9ac, 17/16/17, 11dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Paul.
Guardian 27,631 – Qaos
Good fun as always from Qaos, with a couple of his trademark mathematical clues… … and as (almost) always, a ghost theme, this time of newspapers: we have the DAILY TELEGRAPH, EXPRESS, STAR … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,630 by Chifonie
The puzzle can be solved online here.
Guardian Cryptic 27,629 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27629.
Quiptic 985 by Hectence
Hectence is in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian 27,628 / Pan
A near-perfect start to the week, I thought, from Pan. I really enjoyed this puzzle, with its meticulous cluing and meaningful and often witty surfaces throughout. My only quibble is the … Read more >>