Guardian – Page 289 – Fifteensquared

Guardian 26,522 by Pasquale

Wed March 18, 2015 at 10:24 am by flashling

A somewhat tricky Pasquale, he does like his obscure words doesn’t he?

Guardian 26,521 by Brummie

Tue March 17, 2015 at 2:58 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found athttp://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26521.

Guardian 26,520 / Chifonie

Mon March 16, 2015 at 9:31 am by Eileen

A change from Rufus on a Monday but a similar mix of anagrams and charades – no cryptic definitions, though, which will be a relief to some. Nothing too tricky, I think, but … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 800/Hectence

Mon March 16, 2015 at 7:31 am by Pierre

Good puzzle from Hectence, and it came together nicely once I’d got a foothold; but some seriously tricky ones in here, for this solver at least. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 26,513 by Philistine

Sat March 14, 2015 at 9:35 amSat March 14, 2015 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

A fine puzzle from Philistine. My summary is: lots of great clues showing plenty of imagination but NOT appearing gimmicky. Spot on! Thanks Philistine.

Guardian 26,518 / Qaos

Fri March 13, 2015 at 6:30 pmFri March 13, 2015 at 9:32 am by Eileen

It’s been a most remarkable week for crosswords and we end it with one by another of my favourite setters, sparkling with his customary wit and ingenuity. I seemed to be typing ‘anagram’ … Read more >>

Guardian 26,517 by Tramp

Thu March 12, 2015 at 2:11 am by manehi

Plenty to like here…

Guardian 26,516 – Vlad

Wed March 11, 2015 at 9:07 am by Andrew

Another week, another new setter. Actually Vlad has appeared a couple of times as the setter of the Genius puzzle (including the current one), but I think this is his (?) first appearance … Read more >>

Guardian 26,515 by Picaroon

Wed March 11, 2015 at 8:48 amTue March 10, 2015 at 8:46 am by flashling

Picaroon for me again, a bit wearing in places though.

Guardian Quiptic 799 Moley

Mon March 9, 2015 at 10:34 amMon March 9, 2015 at 9:11 am by scchua

A fair Quiptic, with a couple of clues that I felt weren’t that cryptic, even for a Quiptic. Thanks to Moley. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Goddess just atrophied away (9) … Read more >>

Guardian 26,514 by Rufus

Mon March 9, 2015 at 7:30 pmMon March 9, 2015 at 2:04 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26514.

Guardian Prize 26,507 / Paul

Sat March 7, 2015 at 8:40 pmSat March 7, 2015 at 10:05 am by Eileen

This was one of those puzzles which, at first glance, with all the cross-references, cause the heart to sink a little and, at first glance, the two XXs looked a little daunting, too … Read more >>

Guardian 26,512 by Imogen

Fri March 6, 2015 at 3:31 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26512.

Guardian 26,511 / Paul

Thu March 5, 2015 at 9:24 pmThu March 5, 2015 at 10:12 am by Eileen

Lots of chuckles and a touch of déjà vu in a most enjoyable puzzle. Favourite clues: 1, 12, 20,18ac and 16dn. Many thanks, Paul. Across 1 Possibly time to finish messing about with … Read more >>

Guardian 26,510 by Puck

Wed March 4, 2015 at 2:10 am by manehi

Found this tough…