The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27247.
Guardian
Guardian 27,246 / Shed
A rare and welcome appearance from Shed, who has always been one of my favourites. I think it’s generally agreed here that Shed’s puzzles are much gentler than they used to be but, … Read more >>
Quiptic 921 by Hectence
Hectence takes her turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,245 by Pan
I think this is Pan’s first Monday Cryptic, after many Monday Quiptics and a few other Cryptics. Lots to like, including 12ac, 8dn, 22dn and 27dn – and my last in was 21ac which was guessed but very gettable. Thanks, Pan.
Guardian Prize 27,238 by Qaos
Some clever surfaces and ingenious word play in this prize puzzle, but I have a few quibbles.
Guardian Cryptic 27,243 by Imogen
Very tricky – held up by two of the longer ones and then in the top right corner. Favourites 15ac and 24ac. Thanks, Imogen.
Guardian 27,242 – Chifonie
Even by Chifonie’s standards this was a very quick and easy solve, but also a nice display of some elegant and sound clueing. Thanks to Chifonie. Across … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,241 by Nutmeg
A smooth, straightforward offering from Nutmeg this morning.
Guardian Cryptic 27,240 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27240.
Guardian 27,239 / Rufus
A bit more of a challenge than usual from Rufus, I thought. There are perhaps fewer cryptic definitions this time but we have the customary neat story-telling surfaces. I have a couple of … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 920/Moley
A fine Quiptic from Moley this morning. Just one word I was unfamiliar with. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 168 / Boatman
Well – this was a proper genius puzzle!! A mind-boggling set of instructions that not only had us wondering how and where to start, but once we were getting into the puzzle, how … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,232 by Picaroon
I made very heavy weather of this one, it took me an absolute age to finish it. In retrospect I cannot see any reason for this. The clues are very straightforward and there are no devious tricks in here at all. I think making a straightforward puzzle seem tricky must be considered a form of deviousness in itself. Thank you Picaroon for somehow pulling one over on me!
Guardian 27,237 / Tramp
It’s ages since I blogged a Tramp puzzle, so I was more pleased than ever to see his name this morning. The theme is Tom Jones, with some clever anagrams involving his name … Read more >>
Guardian 27,236 – Paul
Great fun from Paul – favourites were 17/12ac, 5dn and 18dn. A question mark over the parsing of 26/24