Guardian – Page 247 – Fifteensquared

Guardian Cryptic 27,254 by Tramp

Thu July 20, 2017 at 3:49 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27254.

Guardian 27,253 / Pasquale

Wed July 19, 2017 at 10:54 amWed July 19, 2017 at 9:05 am by Gaufrid

When I agreed to stand in for Eileen today, little did I know that when I booted up my pc this morning I would find that a folder containing important records had disappeared … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27,252 by Picaroon

Tue July 18, 2017 at 8:07 am by manehi

An enjoyable puzzle with some lovely clues and great surfaces…

Guardian 27,251 – Rufus

Mon July 17, 2017 at 1:27 pmMon July 17, 2017 at 8:01 am by Andrew

“Only” five cryptic definitions from Rufus today (a couple of them barely qualifying as cryptic), but a lot of anagrams, which made this a very quick solve for me. Thanks to Rufus. … Read more >>

A fine puzzle to start the cruciverbal week from our favourite spice girl. Meaningful surfaces, clear cluing, good variety of clue types and subject matter, all packaged in a Quiptic framework. Brava, Nutmeg. … Read more >>

Guardian 27,244 / Paul

Sat July 15, 2017 at 1:47 pmSat July 15, 2017 at 12:01 am by mhl

For some reason it took a while to for us to get momentum in solving this, although looking back I can’t quite see why: everything’s completely fair, and nothing really obscure. As with … Read more >>

Guardian 27,249 – Maskarade

Fri July 14, 2017 at 12:06 pmFri July 14, 2017 at 8:59 am by Andrew

It was a surprise to see Maskarade’s name today, as he has previously only mostly appeared as a setter of bank holiday specials… … but the reason soon became clear, as the letters … Read more >>

Guardian 27,248 / Paul

Thu July 13, 2017 at 9:45 am by Gaufrid

Well, this was certainly a puzzle to get your teeth into! Some easy entry clues but then others that required quite a bit of unpicking. My last parse (4dn) didn’t come until I … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27,247 by Philistine

Wed July 12, 2017 at 2:52 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27247.

Guardian 27,246 / Shed

Tue July 11, 2017 at 12:02 pmTue July 11, 2017 at 9:40 am by Eileen

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

Mon July 10, 2017 at 9:32 am by newmarketsausage

Hectence takes her turn in the Quiptic slot this week.

Guardian Cryptic 27,245 by Pan

Mon July 10, 2017 at 1:42 am by manehi

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

Sat July 8, 2017 at 12:03 am by bridgesong

Some clever surfaces and ingenious word play in this prize puzzle, but I have a few quibbles.

Guardian Cryptic 27,243 by Imogen

Fri July 7, 2017 at 2:00 am by manehi

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

Thu July 6, 2017 at 7:29 am by Andrew

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 >>