Guardian

Puck at his mischievous best. After a first run through, I had two solutions across and two of the long down solutions, so I thought I was in for a hard slog, but … Read more >>

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28227. Paul doe it yet again: a creative and entertaining concoction, even if he sails a little too close to the wind for my comfort in one … Read more >>

It’s Pan to help cheer up a rather chilly Bank Holiday, with a puzzle with a bit more bite to it than the Monday usual. (That isn’t a criticism.) I really enjoyed this … Read more >>

A rare appearance by Nutmeg in the “prize” slot this week. This is Nutmeg’s first appearance in the prize slot for over a year; I don’t remember blogging one of her puzzles before, … Read more >>

It’s Philistine to round off the weekday puzzles, in his customary playful and witty style.   I found this a fairly straightforward puzzle – not Philistine at his hardest – with a mini-theme … Read more >>

A quicker solve than usual for a Qaos puzzle… …with a theme that helped me to write in some answers with more confidence – terms for members of the police: PEELER, SWEENEY TODD … Read more >>

A timely puzzle from Boatman, which I found rather easier than some of his offerings. The word “time” occurs in over half the clues: often it gives us a T, but sometimes it … Read more >>

Picaroon in his usual good form. As ever with a Picaroon puzzle, this was a witty and fun solve, I had ticks against many clues, including the elegant square in the centre, and … Read more >>

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28220. Well, it’s Monday, and Vulcan fills that spot frequently and reasonably well. Much of one’s response to the puzzle depends on one’s opinion about cryptic definitions; … Read more >>

Super puzzle. Thank you Paul. It took me a while to catch on to the theme which I would describe as hidden in plain sight. I experimented with all sort of fiendish thematic … Read more >>

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28218. Definitely a quirky puzzle from Paul – I suspect that it will elicit a marmite response. A good part of the quirkiness, but by no means … Read more >>

I’m lucky enough to have landed a puzzle by another of my favourite setters to blog today. It’s Brendan, with a themed puzzle which is just my cup of tea. Brendan is a … Read more >>