Some readers will be familiar with the esoteric meaning of Jorum.
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Guardian Cryptic 29,622 by Brummie
A very enjoyable solve – I particularly liked 11ac, 5dn, 15dn, 23/21, and 24dn. Thanks to Brummie
Guardian 29,621 – Vlad
A tricky puzzle, as one would expect from this setter, but one where much of the parsing turns out to be “obvious” when you see it, which is of course a sign of … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,620 by Philistine
A chewier than usual Monday puzzle.
Guardian Quiptic 1,317/Carpathian
A solver-friendly grid with clear, solver-friendly clueing and no obscurities. Carpathian is in town. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Quick Cryptic 46 by Carpathian
This week’s Guardian Quick Cryptic, an 11 x 11 crossword designed to teach cryptic crosswords, which can be found here
Guardian Prize 29613 / Brendan
Thanks to Brendan for the cruciverbal challenge this week.
Guardian Cryptic 29618 Tramp
Thank you to Tramp. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. So, taxis on rank outside pub; one sounding horn (11) SAXOPHONIST : Anagram of(… rank/to sort) SO, TAXIS ON containing(outside) PH(abbrev. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,617 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29617.
Guardian 29,616 / Paul
Paul provides our midweek entertainment today, with a puzzle with an unmissable theme, spelled out in the very last clue. Lots of links to look up today but it was an enjoyable task. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,615 by Qaos
Sorry for the scrappiness of this late blog
Guardian 29,614 – Vulcan
Thanks to Vulcan for a Monday quickie.
Quiptic 1,316 by Chandler
This week’s Quiptic is from Chandler and can be found here
Quick Cryptic 45 by Maskarade
This is the forty-fifth Guardian Quick Cryptic, a series of 11 x 11 crosswords designed to support beginners learning cryptic crosswords.
Guardian Prize 29,607 by Paul
A themed puzzle from Paul for this week’s Prize.