An enjoyable solve – with favourites 19ac, 23ac, 28ac, 7dn, 15dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Matilda for the puzzle.
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Quiptic 1,217 by Carpathian
Carpathian brings us our Quiptic challenge today.
Guardian 29,016 – Vulcan
A very quick solve for me today – in fact almost a complete write-in. Thanks to Vulcan. Across 8 ZERO-RATE Assess as having no VAT to pay, nothing to reprove (4-4)ZERO (nothing) … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 29,009 by Paul
Another cracking puzzle from Paul, this time with a theme that was not immediately obvious.
Guardian 29,014 – Tramp
Friday fun from Tramp, with some tricky parsings in places. Thanks to Tramp. A bit of a royal theme in the clues, with a famous couple getting a few mentions. I like the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29013 Picaroon
Thank you to Picaroon for the challenge. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The central column of the completed grid (9 down) gives a landmark of London. Six other landmarks are hidden in … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,012 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29012.
Guardian 29,011 / Boatman
It’s a few months since I blogged a Boatman puzzle and I enjoyed this challenge – perhaps a little less tricky than he can be. There is an overt theme of drink, in … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,010 by Carpathian
A pleasant Monday solve – favourites 13ac, 14ac, 5dn, 10dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Carpathian for the puzzle
Guardian Quiptic 1,216/Anto
There were some carefully-constructed clues in this Quiptic from Anto, but as so often with this setter, a number of imprecisions which would have made it harder – and more frustrating – for … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 236 – Pangakupu
Pangakupu, alias Phi of the Independent, is a fairly recent addition to the Guardian stable: this is his third Genius puzzle. It was apparent that the letter counts in some clues didn’t match … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 29,003 by Brendan (25 February 2023)
Well, I’ll be doggone! Not sure if last Saturday was ‘International Dog Appreciation Day’ or something, but Brendan has woven an impressive number of doggie references into the clues for this puzzle…
Guardian Cryptic 29,008 by Vlad
A slow and steady solve for me – favourites 9ac, 19ac, 4dn, 6dn, and 25dn. Thanks to Vlad
Guardian 29,007 – Pasquale
A bit of a surprise to see Pasquale again just over two weeks after I blogged his previous puzzle, but still very welcome. As usual with this this setter, there are a couple … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,006 by Brummie
Brummie is today's compiler in the Guardian.