A pleasant solve, with favourites 9ac and 4dn.
Guardian
Guardian Quiptic 966/Carpathian
A pleasing and well-constructed Quiptic from Carpathian which I enjoyed solving and blogging. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Guardian 27,507 / Paul
Normally we charge through Paul puzzles, but for some reason this one seemed harder than usual. Anyway, it was very enjoyable solve – thanks, Paul! Across 1. Bread Irish pub rejected in place … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,512 by Crucible
A quick, fun, solve – favourites were 5ac and 2dn.
Guardian 27,511 – Paul
It’s been a while since I blogged a Paul puzzle; there’s nothing wrong with this one, and there’s plenty of good stuff, but somehow it didn’t seem to have quite his usual sparkle. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,510 by Puck
A tour de force from a master setter…
Guardian Cryptic 27,509 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27509.
Guardian 27,508 / Pan
It has become quite a game, trying to guess who will fill the Monday slot. Today it’s Pan’s turn to provide the ‘gentle start to the week’. Here we have a straightforward, precisely … Read more >>
Quiptic 965 by Matilda
Matilda’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Prize 27,501 by Arachne
A themed puzzle “to mark a 200th birthday”.
Guardian 27,506 / Brummie
A reasonably straightforward puzzle from Brummie this morning. We usually expect a theme from Brummie and so I was on the lookout from the beginning. I was pleased to see SESAME … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,505 by Picaroon
Delightful, with many favourites – 1ac, 12/21, 17ac, 22ac, 26ac, 1dn, and 7dn in particular. Many thanks to Picaroon.
Guardian 27,504 – Pasquale
An eclectic mix from Pasquale today…
Guardian Cryptic 27,503 by Nutmeg
The puzzle can be solved online here.
Guardian Quiptic 964/Pan
Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is how it should be with a Quiptic. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>