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Guardian Prize 29,165 / Qaos

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It’s always good to see Qaos’ name on a puzzle that I’m blogging and particularly when it’s a Prize – although it has been mentioned several times recently that it is, apparently, the … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 29170 Brendan

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Thank you to Brendan, partly for reminding (in case you’ve forgotten) or pointing to (in case you don’t know) this. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Finished with a player on one … Read more >>

Guardian 29,168 / Pangakupu

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Pangakupu provides the mid-week challenge this morning. Once again, it took a while to tune in to the wavelength but it was a satisfying puzzle to finish. There are some ingenious and interesting … Read more >>

Guardian 29,166 – Brummie

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A bit trickier than usual for a Monday, I think, with a couple of unfamiliar words, though perhaps on the easier side for this setter. Thanks to Brummie. Brummie puzzles sometimes include a … Read more >>

Guardian 29,164 – Arachne

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A delight to see Arachne again, with a “normal” puzzle after a tribute to Nutmeg and a joint effort with her. No major difficulties here, but an abundance of elegant clues. Thanks to … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 29163 Paul

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Thank you to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. In the main, might augur set about a captive? (3,5) SEA POWER : SEER(an augur/a soothsayer in ancient Rome) containing(set about) … Read more >>

Guardian 29,161 / Anto

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It’s Anto providing today’s challenge – my second Anto blog in a row. I began my previous blog with ‘I have not been one of the greatest fans of Anto’s puzzles but I … Read more >>