Always good to see Pasquale, or indeed any of Don’s many disguises.
Guardian
Guardian Cryptic 27,802 by Qaos
A themed puzzle from Qaos this morning.
Guardian Quiptic 1,014/Pan
Pan always gives us a thoughtfully crafted, sound as a pound puzzle, and today’s Bank Holiday offering is no exception. As always, if there is something that you’d like explaining in more detail, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,801 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27801.
Guardian 27,794 / Paul
It’s always a pleasure to blog about one of Paul’s crosswords, because they’re always fair and very entertaining – this one was no exception. One thing I particularly liked here is Paul not … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,799 by Crucible
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27799.
Guardian 27,798 / Paul
An entertaining and enjoyable puzzle from Paul, with a few smiles along the way. With my Grammar Police [see yesterday’s Vlad] helmet on, I winced immediately at 1ac but was completely won over … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,797 by Vlad
As is often the case with Vlad for me, quite a few answers were guessed first and parsed slowly after. Lots to like, with favourites 18/24, 21ac, 22ac, 1dn, 4dn, 6dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Vlad.
Guardian 27,796 – Imogen
A satisfying puzzle from Imogen today; one that seemed impenetrable at first but gradually yielded, with the SW corner holding me up at the end. Thanks to Imogen. TOBY JUG, SQUAB and XYLOPHONE … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1013 Anto
Thanks Anto for a, or more than, fair Quiptic. Knowing the history between commenters and this setter, I wonder what he/she was thinking when writing 2 down and 25 across? Definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,795 by Chifonie
Almost the perfect Monday puzzle from Chifonie.
Guardian Prize 27,788 by Philistine
An exceptionally witty and entertaining puzzle from Philistine whose mini-theme introduced us to a new word.
Guardian Cryptic 27793 Picaroon
Thanks to Picaroon. An enjoyable puzzle, even if I had to think hard for the last couple in. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 School teashop recycling waste here (7,4) COMPOST … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,792 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27792
Guardian 27,791 / Nutmeg
This is my third Nutmeg blog in a row and I’m not complaining. I can’t see a theme this time – just the characteristic blend of well-constructed clues with silky-smooth surfaces and a … Read more >>