Guardian

Guardian 28,618 – Anto

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I’ll never be Anto’s greatest fan, but this was competently done, albeit with a few iffy moments, and I’m irritated by the misspelling at 26a. Thanks to Anto.   Across 1 FADDISH Trendy … Read more >>

Guardian 28,615 / Pan

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Pan starts the week for us with a generally straightforward and enjoyable puzzle. As usual with this setter, there are smooth and witty surfaces throughout and some neat constructions. I particularly liked 10ac … Read more >>

Guardian 28,608 / Paul

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A typically fun and enjoyable prize puzzle from Paul – thanks! Across 7. Mushroom bake’s filling consumed by Muslim (8) SHIITAKE [b]AK[e] = “bake’s filling” in SHIITE = “Muslim” Definition: “Mushroom” 9. Quiet … Read more >>

Guardian 28,613 / Brendan

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It’s Brendan rounding off the week in characteristic style. I’m always delighted to see Brendan’s name on a puzzle, especially when I’m blogging it, but it also gives me a 1dn feeling, knowing … Read more >>

Guardian 28,611 – Qaos

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Not too much trouble for me from Qaos today, though my lack of sporting knowledge makes me uncertain of one parsing. Today’s theme is of things found in a bathroom, with the impressively … Read more >>

Guardian 28,606 / Crucible

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It’s always a pleasure to see Crucible’s name on a puzzle and this one didn’t disappoint. There seems to be a mini-theme of numbers running through the clues, with the central 16ac giving … Read more >>