Some general knowledge needed today…
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic 27278 Brummie
I was a bit slow getting into it, but it turned out alright. Thanks to Brummie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Red, filthy dung-filled town (8) BURGUNDY : Anagram of(filthy) … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,277 by Tramp
the puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27277.
Guardian 27,276 / Shed
This is my fourth Shed blog in a row – but I’m not complaining. His appearances are getting steadily more regular, which has to be good news. It has been generally agreed … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,275 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27275.
Guardian Quiptic 926/Hectence
Hectence is a long-established setter of the Quiptic, and I thought that this was up to her usual high standard. One or two that might give the beginner pause for thought, but all … Read more >>
Guardian 27,268 / Paul
A pretty straightforward, but very enjoyable, prize puzzle this week. There were about 4 clues at the end that we had to think about for a long time before getting the answers. Across … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,273 by Paul
Great fun from Paul – many favourites including 1ac, 22ac, 2dn, 4/19dn, 15dn, 23dn, and especially 12ac.
Guardian 27,272 / Nutmeg
The mind can do some funny things when it comes to word association. As soon as I saw it was Nutmeg this morning I immediately thought of rice pudding, followed very quickly by … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,271 by Arachne
This puzzle can be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27271
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.