Very tough, even once the grid filled up – several unfamiliar expressions and a lot of tricky parsing. Favourites 1ac, 21ac, and 18dn. Thanks to Enigmatist.
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Guardian Cryptic 27,655 by Puck
Tough and rewarding, with a few that needed parsing after the fact. Favourites were 1ac, 3dn, 4dn, 7dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Puck
Guardian Cryptic 27,648 by Pasquale
A slow solve with some tough parsing – still not sure about 8dn. Favourites were 25ac, 2/24, 4dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Pasquale.
Guardian Cryptic 27,634 by Vulcan
Mostly quick, but needed all the crossers for a couple of the cryptic definitions. Favourites were 8ac and 18ac. Thanks to Vulcan.
Guardian Cryptic 27,632 by Paul
A slow and steady solve for me, with plenty of smiles – favourites 9ac, 17/16/17, 11dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Paul.
Guardian Cryptic 27,625 by Philistine
Found it tricky to get started, only really getting into it once I got a couple of the longer ones. A lot of nice clues – favourites 10/15, 12ac, 14ac, and 3dn. Thanks to Philistine.
Guardian Cryptic 27,618 by Imogen
Found this a slow solve, with some tricky parsing and several bits of Googling required after the fact. Favourites 9ac, 11ac, 22ac, and 15dn. Thanks to Imogen.
Guardian Cryptic 27,611 by Picaroon
Really enjoyed this, with the theme present throughout. Favourites were 24ac, 25ac, 4dn and 7dn. Thanks to Picaroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,604 by Pan
Fun and a little tricky for a Monday. Favourites were 11ac, 27ac, 2dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Pan.
Guardian Cryptic 27,602 by Brummie
An enjoyable mix of clues, with some tricky sections that I got a bit stuck on. Favourites 12ac, 7/17 and 8dn. Thanks to Brummie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,595 by Tramp
Lots of fun, with plenty of tricky surfaces and definitions. Haven’t been able to spot a theme… Favourites 17 and 19/10. Thanks, Tramp.
Guardian Cryptic 27,588 by Pasquale
A tough challenge despite a quick start, with favourites 10ac, 11ac, 27ac, and especially 24/25. Hadn’t heard of 14/19. Many thanks, Pasquale.
Guardian Cryptic 27,581 by Paul
The ‘ABC’ theme…
Guardian Cryptic 27,574 by Chifonie
Smooth and enjoyable. Favourites were 13ac, 2dn, 4dn, and 7dn. Thanks to Chifonie.
Guardian Cryptic 27,572 by Boatman
A quick solve with lots of fun clues, and a theme of boys and girls in the surfaces. Favourites were 6ac + 22dn, 1dn, 6dn, 13dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Boatman.