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Guardian Prize 27,346 / Paul

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I blogged Paul’s last Alphabetical puzzle and began my preamble with, ‘It’s always good to see an alphabetical puzzle in the Prize slot…and this proved to be a satisfying challenge.’ I can say … Read more >>

Guardian 27,350 / Picaroon

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It’s ages since I blogged a Picaroon puzzle, so I was particularly pleased to land this one. I found it rather easier than usual – there are several straightforward charades, for instance – … Read more >>

Guardian 27,348 – Imogen

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I found this slightly easier than Imogen can sometimes be, but nevertheless challenging in parts. Very elegant clueing throughout – thanks to Imogen.             Across 9. ADORE A … Read more >>

Guardian 27,340 / Picaroon

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An impressive prize crossword from Picaroon, for reasons I’ll explain below…. There was some rubric for this puzzle, which read: Wordplay in each clue ignores a letter required in the solution What only … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27345 Qaos

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An enjoyable, but definitely not a walkover – at least not when parsing – puzzle from Qaos, to whom thanks. Definitions are underlined in the clues.  Again, apologies for the late blog, but a visit … Read more >>

Guardian 27,343 / Orlando

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What a delight to find Orlando’s name on the puzzle this morning, after such a long time! It’s also a relief: I blogged his last puzzle, well over a year ago, on the … Read more >>