This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
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Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 30,008 by Pangakupu (16 May 2026)
I believe this is my first blog of a Grauniad ‘Pangakupu‘ puzzle, although I have met his alter ego in many a ‘Kcit‘ EV and a few ‘Phi‘ Indy Saturday Prize puzzles…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,013 by Brockwell
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30013.
Guardian 30,012 / Ramsay
A second appearance by Ramsay
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,011 by Brummie
A puzzle with many nice clues – I especially liked 14ac, 3dn, 8dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Brummie
Guardian 30,010: Brendan
Another beauty from Brendan…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,009 by Carpathian
A gentle introduction to the solving week.
Guardian Quiptic 1382 Harpo
Thank you to Harpo. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 111 by Chandler
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Cryptic 30007 Fed
Thank you to Fed. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,006 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30006.
Guardian 30,005 / Pavo
A second appearance from Pavo, a new name for me
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,004 by Philistine
A very enjoyable puzzle – I particularly liked 15ac, 25ac, 18dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Philistine