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Dear Araucaria: the puzzle of the Guardian's cryptic crossword expert | Guardian Docs

Dear Araucaria: the puzzle of the Guardian's cryptic crossword expert | Guardian Docs

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September 14, 2026
Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Monday, 24 August 2026) by Vulcan

Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Monday, 24 August 2026) by Vulcan

In which I attempt to solve

September 14, 2026
Solving a Guardian cryptic, by Paul

Solving a Guardian cryptic, by Paul

Mark solves an excellent

September 14, 2026
i'm sad 😔 | Cryptic Cluesday | The Guardian | Quick Cryptic & Quiptic

i'm sad 😔 | Cryptic Cluesday | The Guardian | Quick Cryptic & Quiptic

Do we think there was......ANY improvement? Even a sliver?? I'll take anything!!! I want to get betterrrrrrrrr UGH. Anyway, hope y'all ...

September 14, 2026
How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners (Part 1: Basics Explained)

How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners (Part 1: Basics Explained)

If you've ever looked at a

September 14, 2026
Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Friday, 31 July 2026) by Brockwell

Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Friday, 31 July 2026) by Brockwell

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September 14, 2026
The Guardian QC 123 - Talkthrough

The Guardian QC 123 - Talkthrough

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September 14, 2026
Humbling, humiliating, hurtful 😫 | Cryptic Cluesday | January 29 & 30, 2026 The Guardian

Humbling, humiliating, hurtful 😫 | Cryptic Cluesday | January 29 & 30, 2026 The Guardian

The last hour is basically just ambient noise, so proceed with caution! Time stamps below!! USE THEM.

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Wednesday, 13 May 2026)

Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Wednesday, 13 May 2026)

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Monday, 27 July 2026) by Vulcan

Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Monday, 27 July 2026) by Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Friday, 14 August 2026) by Pangakupu

Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Friday, 14 August 2026) by Pangakupu

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September 14, 2026
The Guardian QC 112 - Talkthrough

The Guardian QC 112 - Talkthrough

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September 14, 2026
Guardian Quiptic Crossword (No. 1,398) by Dice

Guardian Quiptic Crossword (No. 1,398) by Dice

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September 14, 2026