Quick Cryptic 17 by Carpathian

This is the seventeenth 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.  The puzzle can be found here.

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Independent 11,792 / Stamp

Stamp has provided today’s puzzle, displacing Phi from the Friday slot, to mark an important date in the sporting calendar: the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this evening. Stamp has … Read more >>

Guardian 29,444 / Tramp

I’m always pleased to see Tramp’s name on a puzzle, especially when I’m blogging it. I hope some of those who have felt a bit battered by some of the puzzles lately will … Read more >>