Another tricky one from Paul, where I had to look up a couple of unfamiliar references. I nearly gave up hope of explaining 15 across, but it came to me just in time. Thanks to Paul for the fun.
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic 29851 Serenos
Thank you to Serenos. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,850 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29850.
Guardian 29,849 / Philistine
A delight to find a Philistine puzzle on a Tuesday
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,848 by Brendan
A fun solve – lots of thanks to Brendan.
Guardian Quiptic 1,355/Harpo
A Quiptic that involved this solver in a bit of pencil-chewing in one or two places, but which fell out nicely in the end.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 84 by Carpathian
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,846 by Pasquale
Found this quite tricky after a quick start. My favourites were 18ac, 24/25, 8dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Pasquale.
Guardian 29,845 – Fed
An enjoyable puzzle with a few tricky parsings that were fun to work out. Thanks to Fed.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,844 by Boatman
Boatman is this morning’s setter.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,843 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29843.
Guardian 29,842 / Vulcan
Vulcan makes his regular fortnightly appearance in the Monday slot.
Guardian Quiptic 1,354 by Chandler
Chandler is on double duty this weekend too – with a Quiptic found here
Guardian Genius 268 by Odo
A debut Genius from Odo…whose real identity was revealed to me at the York get-together…