This is the thirty-ninth Guardian Quick Cryptic, a series of 11 x 11 crosswords designed to support beginners learning cryptic crosswords. The whole point of these crosswords is support and encouragement of new solvers, so special rules for these crosswords apply – see here – those rules include not posting solving times. This puzzle can be found here.
Guardian Cryptic 29,576 by Paul
This is now three Paul puzzles in a row on my blogging days this month…
Independent 11,924 by Phi
Phi provides our usual Friday entertainment.
Financial Times 17,932 by GUY
A super fun and intriguing puzzle from GUY as my last blog for 2024.
Financial Times 17,931 by JASON
Apologies that my blog is later than usual.
Independent 11,923 by Filbert
Filbert provides us with our Boxing Day workout.
Guardian 29,575 – Arachne
A Boxing Day treat to see a puzzle from Arachne – a fairly gentle one, to suit anyone who may have overindulged yesterday, but beautifully constructed as ever. Thanks to Arachne, and Merry … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,930 by IO
I was fully expecting there to be no puzzle today.
Independent 11,922 / Stamp
Stamp has provided a puzzle with a festive ghost theme to keep us entertained between the presents and the turkey this Christmas Day. I found this to be quite a challenging crossword, although … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1886: Talk Among Yourselves by Ifor
Our second IQ blog is an Ifor – we’re in for a challenge!
Independent 11921 / Moriarty
It’s the day before Christmas and we have a puzzle by Moriarty When writing the blog, I wondered whether ANTITYPE [9 across] is a contronym or Janus word that has … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,574 by Pangakupu
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29574.
Financial Times 17,929 by GURNEY
This entry from Gurney seemed to get harder as I worked my way from top to bottom.
Financial Times 17,928 by VELIA
VELIA kicks off this Christmas week…
Guardian 29,573 / Philistine
It’s Philistine, with a rather chewier offering than usual for a Monday but really rewarding to work out. Philistine is up to all his tricks, with a medley of anagrams and an abundance … Read more >>