Very tricky in places, with several clues that I couldn’t parse until well after starting to blog. Favourites were 2dn, 3dn, 4dn and 20dn.
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Guardian 26,831 – Rufus
Only two “pure” cryptic definitions from Rufus today, but a couple of double defs that only just count as double. Quite a few anagrams too, which helped to make this a very quick … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 852/Moley
I enjoyed this Quiptic from Moley. One or two double definitions that didn’t quite hit the spot for me, but otherwise an excellent puzzle for those just getting used to the world of … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,824 by Tramp
Thank you Tramp, a fun puzzle.
Guardian 26,829 – Otterden
I had fewer niggles than in previous Otterden puzzles, but I still found this hard work. With exactly half the answers having “8” as their definition – some of those being rather obscure … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26828 Brummie
The difficult thing for me was finding an entrée, which turned out to be 12 across. Subsequently, progress was made, perhaps slowly, but definitely surely. Thanks to Brummie. Definitions are underlined in the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,827 by Maskarade
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26827.
Guardian 26,826 / Picaroon
I swear that I have no communication with the Crossword Editor and am not bribing him to schedule Picaroon puzzles for my blogging days. [This is getting really spooky, though.] On ‘Brain of … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,825 by Rufus
Very nice from Rufus – I especially liked 10ac, 12ac and 8dn.
Guardian Quiptic 851 Provis
A brisk and enjoyable solve, at the easier end for a Quiptic. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Require left-winger to return after organised resistance starts (5) ORDER … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 152 – Enigmatist
It’s always a bit worrying for a blogger to see Enigmatist’s name on a puzzle, especially a Genius, but here I was lucky to spot the theme almost immediately, when I tentatively solved … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,818 / Paul
It’s Paul playing tricksy games with us, in a puzzle that I found quite a challenge but a really satisfying one to complete. I enjoyed it more than any Paul puzzle for quite … Read more >>
Guardian 26,823 – Paul / Updated
Edit: updated. A bit rushed in the blogging, but I did enjoy solving this earlier – a nice variety in the theme. Favourites 15ac and 19,3.
Apologies all for the delay – I’ve been having connection issues this morning. Should have a full post up shortly, but discuss away in the meantime.
Guardian 26,822 – Qaos
Good fun from Qaos today (despite a couple of niggles). His puzzles usually have a hidden theme of some kind: I can’t see anything in this one, but I may well have missed … Read more >>
Guardian 26,821 / Nutmeg
A gentle saunter from Nutmeg today with nothing to frighten the horses (and nothing much for me to say about it). No obscure words, no convoluted wordplay, just a straightforward and pleasant solve. … Read more >>