This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
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Guardian Prize crossword No 30,014 by Paul
A mini-theme involving canines, and lots of double definitions in this week’s Prize Puzzle from Paul.
Guardian 30,019 / Fed
Fed rounds off the weekday puzzles.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,018 by Kite
A mix of tricks in the clueing made this difficult to parse in a number of places. My favourites were 21ac, 22dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle
Guardian 30,017: Matilda
A welcome return by Matilda after her last appearance in July 2025. This puzzle is characteristically on the easier side, but smoothly clued and enjoyable (despite a couple of nitpicks, noted below). Thanks to Matilda.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,016 by Omnibus
One for music fans…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,015 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30015.
Guardian Quiptic 1,383/Chandler
Chandler in the Quiptic slot this week with a cryptic with nothing to frighten the horses. Which is as it should be.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 112 by Ludwig
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 30,008 by Pangakupu (16 May 2026)
I believe this is my first blog of a Grauniad ‘Pangakupu‘ puzzle, although I have met his alter ego in many a ‘Kcit‘ EV and a few ‘Phi‘ Indy Saturday Prize puzzles…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,013 by Brockwell
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30013.
Guardian 30,012 / Ramsay
A second appearance by Ramsay
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,011 by Brummie
A puzzle with many nice clues – I especially liked 14ac, 3dn, 8dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Brummie
Guardian 30,010: Brendan
Another beauty from Brendan…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,009 by Carpathian
A gentle introduction to the solving week.