A new name on the puzzle today – or perhaps the 22ac of one we know already.
Guardian
Cryptic crossword No 29,735 by Brockwell
Many thanks to Brockwell for a fun puzzle…
Guardian 29,734 – Vulcan
For some reason I was a bit slower than usual to get a foothold on this, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks to Vulcan.
Quiptic 1,336 by Alia
The only Sunday cryptic offering from the Guardian nowadays, and found here
Quick Cryptic 65 by Pasquale
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian prize crossword No 29,727 by Paul
An Ed-themed puzzle for this week’s prize competition.
Guardian 29,732 – Tramp
A nicely succinct set of clues in this one. Thanks to Tramp.
Cryptic crossword No 29,731 by Fed
Thank you to Fed. Definitions are underlined in the clues. And apologies for the late post.
Cryptic crossword No 29,730 by Enigmatist
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29730.
Guardian 29,729 / Paul
Paul’s third appearance within a week.
Cryptic crossword No 29,728 by Brendan
Apologies for the late blog, have had some tech issues this morning. Thanks to Brendan for the puzzle…
Guardian Quiptic 1,335/Chandler
Chandler is a regular but not particularly frequent setter of the Quiptic, and also produces crosswords for the Quick Cryptic slot in the Guardian.
Quick Cryptic 64 by Maskarade
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 29,721 by Brummie (14 June 2025)
By my reckoning I have blogged 114 of Cyclops’ Private Eye puzzles so far, roughly every other fortnight since 2016, but only two Saturday Prize Brummies – his Grauniad alter-ego…(all super-heroes have an alter-ego, don’t they?…)
Guardian 29,726 by Brummie
A tough and enjoyable challenge – my favourites were 9ac, 18ac, 5dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Brummie