Paul is on top form this weekend – the characteristic invention, wit and bottom references are present in abundance. Thank you Paul.
Guardian
Guardian 27,357 / Paul
I really enjoyed this witty puzzle from Paul – many thanks to him. I can even forgive the inclusion of two[!] Spoonerisms in one puzzle for the sake of the glorious 10,21 – … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,356 by Screw
Tough to get into, and again at the very end. I really liked 1ac, 10ac, 23ac, 26ac, and 4dn. Thanks, Screw
Guardian 27,355 – Chifonie
I found this a little harder than average for Chifonie, though with his usual mostly straightforward style. Thanks to Chifonie. Across 4. BOWLER Hat left in shady … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,354 by Tramp
A challenge, but worth the effort.
Guardian Quiptic 939 Anto
A puzzle who’s cds and dds give it a Rufus-like flavour. Thanks Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Walks twice as fast with more room between the lines (6,7) DOUBLE … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,353 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found athttps://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27353.
Guardian Prize 27,346 / Paul
I blogged Paul’s last Alphabetical puzzle and began my preamble with, ‘It’s always good to see an alphabetical puzzle in the Prize slot…and this proved to be a satisfying challenge.’ I can say … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,351 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27351.
Guardian 27,350 / Picaroon
It’s ages since I blogged a Picaroon puzzle, so I was particularly pleased to land this one. I found it rather easier than usual – there are several straightforward charades, for instance – … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,349 by Arachne
I’m always delighted to solve and blog an Arachne, and have been lucky enough to get two in a row. Loved 21ac, 5dn, 8dn, and 13dn.
Guardian 27,348 – Imogen
I found this slightly easier than Imogen can sometimes be, but nevertheless challenging in parts. Very elegant clueing throughout – thanks to Imogen. Across 9. ADORE A … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 938/Carpathian
A debut puzzle from Carpathian, and a good one for the Quiptic spot, I thought. You? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,347 by Rufus
Usual Rufus fare.
Guardian Genius 172 by Chandler
‘Chandler’ is a new name to me, and not obviously present on this site or the inter-web generally, so either a debutant(e?) or yet another collaboration of existing setters… The preamble states that: … Read more >>