Provis’s turn to provide our Quiptic diversion.
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic 27,005 by Rufus
Ran into a few unfamiliar terms, but got there in the end. Favourite clues 20ac, 26ac and 16dn – thanks, Rufus.
Guardian Genius 159 / Jack
Jack provides the puzzle for my biannual Genius blog We were told that ten solutions contain a slice of 2, not included in the wordplay of their clues. The first clue … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,998 by Paul
Another fine puzzle from Paul, with perhaps more obscure words than usual.
Guardian Cryptic 27,003 by Brendan
Loved this…
Guardian 27,002 – Paul
Good inventive fun as always from Paul, with an outstandingly appropriate anagram at 18,11, though needing a couple of bits of general knowledge that were only just in the category of “stuff I … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,001 by Arachne
A challenging puzzle from Arachne this morning.
Guardian Cryptic 27,000 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27000.
Guardian Quiptic 880/Anto
I swear on my life that I’m going to take up religion again, so that a deity can intercede on my behalf and arrange that I never again find myself having to blog … Read more >>
Guardian 26,999 / Chifonie
It’s an unusually long time since we had a Chifonie puzzle and even longer since a Rufusless Monday. Apart from what I think must be a mistake in 20ac, we have a pretty … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,992 by Shed
A straightforward puzzle from Shed that gave everyone the chance to enter the prize draw this week. Thanks Shed.
Guardian 26,997 / Brummie
I read and solved 24dn whilst the puzzle was being printed so, as I often do, I started at the end and worked backwards. This led to a speedy fill of the bottom … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,996 by Vlad
Found this tough to get into and then was stuck for a long time with 12ac and 1dn last in. Many great clues – particular favourites were both 22s, 2dn, 5dn and 16dn. Thanks, Vlad.
Guardian 26,995 – Tramp
Qaos commented yesterday that “you’ve a really good one to look forward to tomorrow”, and here it is. As is often the case with Tramp, there are lots of references to a theme … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,994 by Qaos
Themed offering from Qaos