Guardian Cryptic 28,100 by Vulcan

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28100. I try not to be negative, but the best I can say here is that it was over quickly. Three cryptic definitions about which Rufus might … Read more >>

Azed No. 2,494 Plain

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Sorry for the late posting.  All good, as usual. Thank you Azed. ACROSS 1 BADASS Tough US fish cut by heavy knife (6) BASS (fish) contains DA (heavy knife) 6 CADENT Falling for … Read more >>

Everyman 3,833

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Perhaps a slightly trickier than usual Everyman this week. The Guardian crosswords blog is still recommending Everyman as a puzzle suitable for beginners. I’m not always convinced; some of the clues here are … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,098 by Tramp

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The puzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28098. A tough end to the week’s Guardians, with two &lits, both rather tortured (as &lits tend to be), and a couple of definitions which look doubtful … Read more >>

Guardian 28097 / Puck

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My second Puck blog in a row – and I’m not complaining. We’re sadly in need of Puck’s wit and puckish playfulness just now and there’s plenty of it here – lots of … Read more >>

Independent 10,443 by Knut

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An enjoyable crossword from Knut today. I’d been expecting it to be rather difficult, but he was being kind and it all fell out quite well, even the clues that involved pop music … Read more >>