This puzzle can be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27271
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Guardian Cryptic 27,270 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27270.
Quiptic 925 by Matilda
Welcome to Matilda, whose debut puzzle I believe this is. Good to see a new setter making an appearance.
Guardian 27,269 / Pasquale
Well, here’s a surprise – Pasquale rather than Rufus in the Monday slot. This should cause some discussion. 😉 More of a challenge than usual for the beginning of the week but not … Read more >>
Guardian Genius No 169
Welcome to a new setter, Jack, with a well-crafted puzzle.
Guardian Prize 27,262 by Brendan
A themed puzzle from Brendan for this week’s prize.
Guardian 27,267 / Imogen
Imogen’s puzzles usually present something of a challenge and this was no exception, not helped by my having minimal knowledge of or interest in the theme. Nevertheless, I eventually enjoyed teasing out the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,266 by Crucible
Tough going, mostly done a corner at a time and ending in the bottom right. Favourites were 25ac, 26ac, and 5dn – thanks, Crucible.
Guardian 27,265 – Chifonie
As usual with Chifonie, a quick and easy solve, but with smooth and sound clueing (apart from one bugbear). Thanks to Chifonie. Across 1. ACTRESS Player added … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,264 by Brummie
A mixed bag from Brummie today.
Guardian Quiptic 924/Pan
Pan is long-term setter of the Quiptic, and he/she has produced here a well-constructed Quiptic with clear cluing that would perfectly suit improving solvers. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,263 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27263.
Guardian Prize 27,256 by Paul
I wasn’t getting anywhere with this, so I put it aside and opened the rather nice bottle of red wine given to us by a French couple in whose house we were staying last week. An hour later I was absolutely whizzing through the puzzle. I believe this is known in the trade as “getting on your setter’s wavelength”. Thanks Paul, for the puzzle and for the excuse.
Guardian Cryptic 27,261 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27261.
Guardian 27,260 / Paul
First of all, my thanks to Gaufrid for standing in for me last week, especially on what turned out to be not a good day for him. I think this must be one … Read more >>