Quite tricky, and an enjoyable solve with some very neat surfaces. Favourites 1ac, 5ac, 10ac, 11ac, 14ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Picaroon.
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Guardian Cryptic 28,036 by Vlad
As often, difficult solve from Vlad – and with some tricky parsing to work out afterwards. Favourites were 24ac, 7dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Vlad.
Guardian Cryptic 28,029 by Tramp
A very nice mix of clues – 4ac, 8ac, 10ac, 24ac, 1dn, and 9dn were particular favourites. Thanks to Tramp
Guardian Cryptic 28,022 by Vulcan
A very pleasant Monday solve – favourites were 1ac, 9ac, 5dn, 13dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,007 by Vlad
Tough, fun, and neatly clued as ever from Vlad. Favourites 1ac, 9ac, 12ac, and 4dn.
Guardian Cryptic 28,000 by Paul
A suitable puzzle for Crossword 28,000 – tough and with some lovely clues. Favourites 10ac, 13ac, 24ac, 28ac, 19dn and 23dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 27,993 by Chifonie
A fun solve, and I was held up in places with an unusual grid and a few less familiar words. Favourites 1ac, 14ac, and 25ac. Thanks to Chifonie for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 27,991 by Brummie
Had a slow start, and then it was done very quickly. Still unsure on some parsing. Favourites 25ac and 5dn – thanks to Brummie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,984 by Nutmeg
A slow solve and tricky to parse – I really liked some of the misdirection in the surfaces. Favourites were 12ac, 14ac, 17ac, 30ac, and 27ac. Thanks to Nutmeg
Guardian Cryptic 27,977 by Picaroon
A slow, tough, and enjoyable puzzle – favourites were 11ac, 26ac, 2dn, 19dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,970 by Puck
A slow and tough solve, with a lot of clever and witty cluing. Favourites 10ac, 11ac, 3dn, 4dn, 13dn, and especially 23ac.
Guardian Cryptic 27,963 by Vulcan
A quick and very pleasant solve – I really liked 18ac, 25ac, 29ac, 4dn, and 12dn. Thanks to Vulcan
Guardian Cryptic 27,961 by Qaos
A quick solve for a Friday, with lots of nice and smooth cluing. Favourites were 10ac, 19ac, 29ac, 9dn, and 22dn.
Guardian Cryptic 27,954 by Paul
A tricky, slow solve, with a lot of parsing done after the grid was filled – and some parsing only after the rest of the blog was finished. Favourites were 11ac for the surface, 23ac, 26/9, 5dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Paul for the challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 27,947 by Picaroon
A quick solve…