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 >>
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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 >>
Azed 2644
Sorry for the late appearance of this blog – I’d started it earlier in the week, but was distracted by other matters and forgot to finish it. As a result some of the … Read more >>
Guardian 29,000 – Fed
Another nice puzzle from Fed, with a few clues where the answer was clear but the parsing took quite a bit of working out. Thanks to Fed for the entertainment. Across 1 … Read more >>
Guardian 28,993 – Pasquale
Pasquale’s second appearance in two days, after yesterday’s Quiptic. This was (of course) harder than that one, but still quite gentle, though, as often with this setter, including a couple of possibly unfamiliar … Read more >>
Guardian 28,986 – Anto
A generally easy Monday puzzle, with some occasional traps due to this setter’s rather idiosyncratic style. Thanks to Anto. Across 7 DROP BACK Dribble by defender and lose position (4,4)DROP (a dribble) … Read more >>
Guardian 28,984 – Vlad
Vlad’s name on a puzzle is usually a sign of a tough puzzle ahead, and so it was here, though with a few gentler clues to get us going. I think one clue … Read more >>
Guardian 28,977 – Fed
An entertaining puzzle from Fed today, with a lot of easier clues, but a few that got me thinking, and a couple of unfamiliar terms. Thanks to Fed. Across 9 LAPLANDER Northerner‘s … Read more >>
Guardian 28,970 – Pangakupu
A nice puzzle with some elegant clueing. Thanks to Pangakupu. I noticed that the left and right columns contained the letters KORIPO MARAMA, which I see means bad weather in the Māori language. … Read more >>
Azed 2638
Thanks to Azed Across 1 SPRINGAL Drinks knocked back, including round, in early youth (8)RING (round) in reverse of LAPS – “early” means it’s an archaic word 7 IDLE Eric, maybe, not … Read more >>
Guardian 28,963 – Brummie
An enjoyable puzzle with not too many holdups, though one clue has got its parts mixed up. Thanks to Brummie. Brummie’s puzzles often have a ghost theme, but if there’s one here I … Read more >>
Guardian 28,956 – Vulcan
A nice straightforward set of clues to ease us into 2023. Thanks to Vulcan. (I’m going to be out all day so will be unable to respond to comments or correct errors till … Read more >>
Guardian 28,954 – Pasquale
A typically well-crafted puzzle from Pasquale, with a couple of nice “anagram &lit” clues. Thanks to Pasquale, and also to all readers and commenters: see you in 2023. Across 1 PRACTICE It … Read more >>
Guardian 28,947 – Paul
Phew, that was hard work. It took me a long time to get going with this, even after solving the crucial 10 across. Thanks to Paul. After getting 10a I was wondering what … Read more >>
Guardian 28,940 – Tramp
A fun puzzle from Tramp, with some ingenious clueing and a couple of his trademark long anagrams. Thanks to Tramp. Across 1 FATHER FIGURE Leading male with dad bod (6,6)FATHER (dad) + … Read more >>