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Guardian 25,566 – Araucaria

Fri February 24, 2012 at 2:43 pmThu February 23, 2012 at 12:57 am by Andrew

My second Araucaria to blog in a row, and good entertainment again. I don’t think it’s giving anything away to say that many clues rely on a variety of different meanings and uses … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic N° 25,565 by Enigmatist

Wed February 22, 2012 at 11:52 amWed February 22, 2012 at 4:41 am by PeterO

Without the dedication, this would have been a tough nut to crack.

Guardian 25,564 – Brendan

Tue February 21, 2012 at 2:04 amTue February 21, 2012 at 1:33 am by Uncle Yap

Thanks to stiofain@3 last Tuesday, I went to the recommended site where all the clues to today’s puzzle can be downloaded alongside the answer. I then had a pro-forma where I could write … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25563 Rufus

Mon February 20, 2012 at 11:56 amMon February 20, 2012 at 8:58 am by scchua

Thanks Rufus for another trademark puzzle with double definitions, cryptic definitions and not-so-long anagrams to the fore (though he holds the record for the longest word – an anagram of 58 letters – used … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 640/Beale

Mon February 20, 2012 at 8:38 am by Pierre

A quick check reveals that this is the first Beale I’ve had to blog, and this little baby didn’t lie down to sleep without a bit of a fight … I think this … Read more >>

Guardian Prize Puzzle 25,556 by Araucaria

Sat February 18, 2012 at 5:55 pmSat February 18, 2012 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

Very enjoyable. As usual Araucaria demands a broad range of knowledge form his solvers, and I think this results in interesting crosswords. I wonder if the eclectic mixes come from Araucaria relying less on computer … Read more >>

Guardian 25,561 – Araucaria

Fri February 17, 2012 at 2:28 pmFri February 17, 2012 at 12:54 am by Andrew

A very entertaining puzzle from Araucaria, and not too difficult, with a variety of linked answers and an unorthodox device in 25, 26 and 27ac that I don’t think I’ve seen before. … Read more >>

Guardian 25,560 – Pasquale

Thu February 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm by manehi

Struggled with this even after getting 2,18 and then 7,5 quickly. In the end had to use the online “Cheat” button for 12ac. Favourite clue was 6dn. Across 7,5dn FRUIT AND VEGETABLES =”food” … Read more >>

The Guardian No 25,559 by Paul

Wed February 15, 2012 at 10:00 am by Stella

This is Paul at his best, with great clues, a fun theme and nicely intertwined references. It took a while to hit on the theme, but once the penny dropped it all fell … Read more >>

Guardian 25,558 – Arachne

Tue February 14, 2012 at 2:56 amTue February 14, 2012 at 2:19 am by Uncle Yap

Another cleverly spun web of intrigue and verbal artifice from our Spider Lady. And of course, today being a special day for romance and lovers, I was expecting to see the theme right … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 639 Orlando

Mon February 13, 2012 at 10:09 am by scchua

Thanks Orlando for a staple Quiptic – cryptic definitions, double definitions, some cryptic too, and not too complex charades and anagrams. Elegantly straightforward clues, but still enjoyable. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>

Guardian 25,557 / Rufus

Mon February 13, 2012 at 9:32 am by Eileen

Not quite so many cryptic definitions this morning, which will please those who don’t like them, but plenty of the characteristic double definitions and some excellent anagrams in this fun puzzle to start … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 25,550 / Crucible

Sat February 11, 2012 at 12:02 am by Eileen

For me, this was the most enjoyable Prize puzzle for ages. Some clues kept me guessing, as they should, in a Prize, but they were all quite clear in the end, after a … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic N° 25,555, by Boatman

Fri February 10, 2012 at 5:31 pmFri February 10, 2012 at 4:08 am by PeterO

I had considered indicating the definition part of each clue, but had not done so, because (a) I’m basically lazy, and (b) I detail the wordplay, and whatever is left over is generally the definition. If there is anything unusual about the definition, I will add a note to that effect (particularly for a Quiptic or Everyman, which are generally geared to the less experienced solver). However , the discussion of the last few days seems to indicate a desire for a more explicit indication, so I am happy to oblige: definitions are underlined (which, as we shall see, is not always a trivial matter).

Guardian Cryptic 25554 Paul

Thu February 9, 2012 at 5:27 pmThu February 9, 2012 at 10:40 am by scchua

This was an interesting puzzle, thanks Paul. It was challenging and hard to get into because the gateway clue to the theme, was tricky – complex wordplay and an unusual definition. Definitions are … Read more >>