Slightly delayed write up due to a rather embarrassing mistake…
Guardian
Quiptic 813 by Provis
The miserable wretch Provis occupies the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Prize 26,591 by Philistine
It was serendipitous for me that I was down to blog this puzzle, in view of its theme.
Guardian 26,596 / Brummie
I found this to be somewhat easier than some of Brummie’s previous offerings so it was over fairly quickly, which is just as well because I need to get this post published before … Read more >>
Guardian 26,595 by Chifonie
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26595.
Guardian 26,594 / Picaroon
Once again I get to blog a Picaroon puzzle and I’m certainly not complaining. We’re still not being allowed to forget the election: there are a number of political references here, with some … Read more >>
Guardian 26,593 by Puck
Lots of fun – ended up filling the grid with quite a few clues unparsed, but it was well worth the effort to unravel them afterwards. Thanks Puck – many favourites…
Guardian Quiptic 812/Moley
Moley has transformed herself into Mary Poppins this morning. If you talk to setters, they will say that compiling ‘easy’ puzzles is actually the hardest thing to do, because you’ve almost got … Read more >>
Guardian 26,592 – Rufus
I found this a bit harder than usual for a Rufus, with a few quibbles, as detailed below. Thanks to the setter. Across 1. ATTACHE CASE Stick … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,585 by Paul
I was struggling on this puzzle for a while. Then I remebered Paul’s style and once I got on his wavelength again answers started jumping into the grid. Thanks Paul for a fine puzzle.
Guardian 26,590 – Tramp
A welcome return by Tramp after a couple of months’ absence, and a very enjoyable – and quite challenging – puzzle … …based around the film Jaws, which is forty years old this … Read more >>
Guardian 26,589 / Paul
I used to look forward to a puzzle from Paul but this has changed in recent months, probably due to that old adage regarding familiarity. I would have appreciated this puzzle far more … Read more >>
Guardian 26,588 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26588.
Guardian 26,587 / Pasquale
As usual, Pasquale gives us a handful of less familiar words to keep us on our toes – but, as ever, these were scrupulously clued, so nothing to complain about there. I’m not … Read more >>
Guardian 26,586 by Rufus
Straightforward and fun – favourites were 1ac, 11ac, 16ac. Thanks Rufus.