Puzzle enthusiasts can now tackle a challenging cryptic crossword with 28 clues across and 24 clues down. This particular crossword is numbered 30,090 and offers a range of cryptic clues to test solvers’ skills.
Across Clues
The across section begins with a clue involving the phrase “Crazy MAGA ran America” which hints at a crime-related term, consisting of seven letters. Another clue, “Traumatized son held by uncle outside,” is similarly intriguing and seven letters long, hinting at familial drama.
For those fond of word puzzles, the clue “Compose crosswords at home to become established” (3,2) provides an engaging challenge where solvers might find comfort in familiar territory.
Multi-letter clues include “River plant may spread in profusion” (9 letters) and an intriguing word reversal conundrum, connected to another clue in the puzzle (4 letters).
Other clues, such as “Kind of setter one’s figured out?” (11 letters) and “Angry outburst about small fight” (5, 6) continue the theme of using language to form intricate plays on words.
Down Clues
The down section opens with practical advice for any solver who might run out of resources, encapsulated in the hint “Something solvers may lack – and so were not finished” (6 letters).
Puzzlemasters can delve into cultural references with the clue “Part of bloomer in Guardian? There you have it” (6 letters), which blends journalism and gardening in a clever twist.
A highlight in this set is “Excel on course in skill, not in approach” (8 letters), inviting solvers to reevaluate their thought processes while deciphering the embedded meanings.
The clues continue with intriguing linguistic and geographical puzzles, such as “In part of Florida, wife or daughter located” (3, 5) and the descriptive “Little Women, for example, in half a reel?” (8 letters).
This crossword is a blend of both cerebral challenges and light-hearted riddles, promising an engaging experience for any ardent crossword solver.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.