Anto is today's Guardian puzzler.
Guardian 28,797 – Qaos
I made quick work of this one, helped by what seemed a lot of anagram-related clues. Thanks to Qaos. It was a bit harder to identify the theme, which I think is Nancy … Read more >>
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Guardian Cryptic 28,795 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28795.
Guardian 28,794 / Picaroon
A nice surprise to see Picaroon on a Monday – is something going on? A quick scan of the clues reveals a tennis theme and, of course, this is the first day … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,180/Pasquale
You always know you’re going to get a well-constructed and tractable puzzle from the Don when he’s in Quiptic mode. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 28,787 by Paul (18 June 2022)
‘Doctor, Doctor, I keep thinking I am a cryptic crossword clue.’ ‘Don’t feel two down about it.’… Sorry, I’m sure others can do better in the comments…
Guardian 28,792 / Nutmeg
Nutmeg rounds off the weekday puzzles in fine form. An enjoyable solve, with some ingenious constructions, clever anagrams and witty surfaces, producing a few ‘aha’ moments. I decided that I had too many … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,791 by Brummie
A slow start until I found a way in with a few anagrams. Have been on the lookout for a theme but no luck so far. Favourites 15ac, 25ac, 1dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle.
Guardian 28,790 – Puck
A welcome return by Puck after a gap of just over a year… … and a celebration of PRUNELLA SCALES, who is NINETY today. She is of course famous as SYBIL Fawlty, and … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,789 by Pasquale
It looks like the regular blogger is unavailable so I’ve hastily put this together.
Apologies for the brevity and apologies in advance for errors.
Guardian Quiptic 1179 Chandler
Thank you to Chandler. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Factory worker ready to supply remote control device (7) HANDSET : HAND(a factory worker/one engaged in manual labour) + SET(ready/in a … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,788 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28788.
Guardian Prize 28,781 / Picaroon
In the preamble to my last Prize crossword blog, four weeks ago, I said that the theme of that puzzle, by Imogen, couldn’t have been more up my street. I count myself lucky … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,786 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28786.
Guardian 28,785 / Crucible
When I see Crucible’s name on a puzzle, I know I’m in for a treat, especially when I’m down to blog it. Once again, I was not wrong. I enjoyed this puzzle from … Read more >>