If you like double definitions and obscure references, this one’s for you…
Guardian
Guardian Quiptic 914/Moley
Moley on top form today – an excellent Quiptic. If you had to niggle, you might say a bit overloaded with anagrams, but beginners appreciate that, because it gives them a foothold in … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,203 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27203.
Guardian 27,196 / Crucible
An excellent puzzle from Crucible, I though. The theme was … … planets of the solar system. Each of the themed clues (without definition) is one of the planets (not including Pluto, which … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,201 by Enigmatist
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27201.
Guardian 27,200 / Pasquale
A fairly typical Pasquale puzzle, perhaps less tough than he can be, meticulously clued, as always, which helped with the customary couple of unfamiliar words – and fine surfaces throughout. Thank you, Pasquale. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,199 by Brendan
Enjoyed this immensely…
Guardian 27,198 – Imogen
Seeing Imogen’s name usually signals a tough puzzle to come, and this was no exception. A few less-familiar words, but most of the clueing is fair and straightforward in retrospect, so no complaints … Read more >>
Quiptic 913 by Pan
An enjoyable and nicely-judged start to the cryptic week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,197 by Rufus
It’s Monday, so we get a Rufus to solve…
Guardian Prize 27,190 by Brummie
A prize puzzle with a twist from Brummie this week.
Guardian Cryptic 27195 Paul
Quite a number of clues with containment indicators. I found that some of them were a little harder, especially the ones with a containment within a containment. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,194 by Arachne
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27194.
Guardian 27,193 / Nutmeg
A characteristically elegant and witty puzzle from Nutmeg. Getting the four long answers early on certainly helped towards a straightforward but entertaining solve. Thank you, Nutmeg – I really enjoyed it. Definitions are … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,192 by Picaroon
Difficult in places and enjoyable throughout. Favourites were 9ac, 27ac, 1dn, 8dn, 16dn and 21dn – thanks, Picaroon.