A nice Monday puzzle – my favourites were 26ac, 5dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Pan.
Guardian
Guardian ‘Prize’ Crossword 28,524 / Philistine (14 August 2021)
A most entertaining puzzle from one of the setters on my (mental) ‘must solve’ list. When I blogged his last puzzle (28,550 17th July) I said that “I always enjoy Philistine’s puzzles (and … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,529 by Paul
Very much not on Paul’s wavelength this morning – found this slow going…
Guardian 28,528 – Nutmeg
When I blogged Nutmeg’s previous puzzle a couple of weeks ago I commented that “even her easier clues are disguised enough to make them interesting”, and it was a similar experience here. Again … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,527 by Fed
My first Fed, I think…
Guardian Cryptic 28,526 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28526.
Guardian Quiptic 1135 Anto
Thanks to Anto. Apologies for the late blog mainly due to the late posting of the puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Fast food outlet initially lacking music (3,3) HIP … Read more >>
Guardian 28,525 / Vulcan
Vulcan starts the week with a fairly typical Monday medley. A couple of the ‘cryptic’ definitions are rather questionable but, on the whole, Vulcan fulfils the brief of providing the traditional ‘gentle start … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Puzzle 28,518 / Paul
After a three-week absence, Paul returns to the Saturday slot. This is one of those long weekends where you see my name on a blog for three days running – but I don’t … Read more >>
Guardian 28,523 / Paul
Paul rounds off the week with a challenge that I found interesting and enjoyable – and ultimately frustrating. The key to the puzzle is obviously 20ac, which proved to have two aspects – … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,522 by Matilda
An enjoyable solve – my favourites today were 1ac, 9/16, 18ac, 28ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Matilda for the puzzle.
Guardian 28,521 – Imogen
Quite a tough one from Imogen today, though fortunately with a few easier clues to get me started, followed by a steady slog to the end. Thanks to Imogen. Across 1 AUTUMN … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,520 by Brummie
Brummie provides this morning’s entertainment.
Guardian Quiptic 1,134/Pan
I had to make an early start on this Pan puzzle this morning, so it might be that my brain was not fully engaged, but I found this a bit chewier than usual … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,519 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28519.