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Guardian Quiptic 1,054/Hectence

Mon January 27, 2020 at 8:47 am by Pierre

Always a pleasure to see Hectence’s name come up when it’s my turn to blog the Quiptic. Another delightful puzzle that fulfils its brief, with some elegant surfaces to enjoy. … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,040 by Vulcan

Mon January 27, 2020 at 5:03 amMon January 27, 2020 at 2:23 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28040. Typical Monday fare from Vulcan. 1D MAGNOLIA tickled my fancy. ACROSS 5 PLACID Unruffled tartan worn by chief of clan (6) An envelope (‘worn by’) of … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 28,033 / Brendan

Sat January 25, 2020 at 1:34 amSat January 25, 2020 at 12:02 am by Eileen

I count myself lucky to have been asked to step in for mhl, who is on holiday on the other side of the world, with unreliable internet access, to blog a puzzle by … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,038 by Paul

Fri January 24, 2020 at 12:38 pmFri January 24, 2020 at 3:06 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28038. Paul has served up mini-themes of London districts and Prime Ministers this time, with a mix of simple and convoluted wordplay. A fitting end to a … Read more >>

Guardian 28,037 / Crucible

Thu January 23, 2020 at 4:11 pmThu January 23, 2020 at 9:55 am by Eileen

It’s Crucible today, with a themed puzzle right up my street. I know the theme won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but I hope there’s enough wit and ingenuity in the clues to … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,036 by Vlad

Wed January 22, 2020 at 10:23 amWed January 22, 2020 at 9:11 am by manehi

As often, difficult solve from Vlad – and with some tricky parsing to work out afterwards. Favourites were 24ac, 7dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Vlad.

Guardian 28,035 – Qaos

Tue January 21, 2020 at 8:51 am by Andrew

A typically entertaining and reasonably straightforward puzzle from Qaos today – thanks to him.

Guardian Quiptic 1053 Pan

Mon January 20, 2020 at 9:32 am by scchua

Thanks Pan for a Quiptic that’s just at the right level. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Not old enough to destroy deer with a gun (8) UNDERAGE : Anagram of(to … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,034 by Chifonie

Mon January 20, 2020 at 8:33 am by loonapick

A pleasant Monday solve.

Guardian Prize 28,027 by Paul

Sat January 18, 2020 at 12:05 am by bridgesong

A very tough puzzle this week: Paul on top form! Has somebody bought Paul a dictionary of (outdated) slang? Quite a few examples (heavens to Betsy, my hat, beano and of course, “him … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28032 Boatman

Sat January 18, 2020 at 2:33 amFri January 17, 2020 at 10:40 am by scchua

This was a bit of a slog. Thanks (I think) to Boatman. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Boatman catches a crab — strangely shocking (7) MACABRE : ME(Boatman, the setter, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,031 by Imogen

Thu January 16, 2020 at 3:13 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28031. Not too difficult, with some amusing clues, but I do not know what to make of 22D JAMMY. Any suggestions welcome. ACROSS 1 SUBATOMIC Very tiny … Read more >>

Guardian 28,030 / Paul

Wed January 15, 2020 at 9:23 am by Eileen

Paul moves to the midweek slot today. A fairly typical medley of clues, I think: some good [10,7, 22, 23, 26,2ac, 13dn], some quirky [11ac, 6dn] some bland [15 and 20ac, 21 and … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,029 by Tramp

Tue January 14, 2020 at 1:34 am by manehi

A very nice mix of clues – 4ac, 8ac, 10ac, 24ac, 1dn, and 9dn were particular favourites. Thanks to Tramp

Guardian Quiptic 1,052/Anto

Mon January 13, 2020 at 9:32 am by Pierre

Anto’s first offering of 2020, which didn’t have much to recommend it as a Quiptic, in my opinion. As always, you may think otherwise. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>