Cryptic Crosswords from the Guardian

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The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Bunthorne
1.  The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Bunthorne by Hugh Stephenson ed
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  "A collection of puzzles by Bunthorne - Bob Smithies, who died in 2006.  Quite difficult puzzles with some very inventive clues - Bunthorne was a classic "individualist" Guardian setter"
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The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Paul
2.  The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Paul by Hugh Stephenson
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  ""Paul" is John Halpern, who sets for the Times, Independent and FT as well as the Guardian.  He writes cheeky and tricky clues in the non-Ximenean style of setters like Araucaria and Enigmatist"
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The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Rufus
3.  The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Rufus by Hugh Stephenson ed
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  "Rufus writes puzzles that are relatively easy for the Guardian, so this is probably the best book in this series for new solvers.  But there's plenty for more experienced ones to enjoy too."
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The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Gordius
4.  The "Guardian" Cryptic Crosswords Setters Series: Gordius by Hugh Stephenson
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  "Gordius is maybe more likely than most to make clues difficult by requiring knowledge rather than subtle cryptic wordplay. One of the easier Guardian setters for me - but I've sat in the black chair."
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Secrets of the Setters: How to Solve the "Guardian" Crossword
5.  Secrets of the Setters: How to Solve the "Guardian" Crossword by Hugh Stephenson
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  "Guardian-based guide by their xwd editor - not totally accruate on technicalities, but fun to read"
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A Clue to Our Lives: 80 Years of the Guardian Cryptic Crossword: 85 Years of the "Guardian" Cryptic Crossword
6.  A Clue to Our Lives: 80 Years of the Guardian Cryptic Crossword: 85 Years of the "Guardian" Cryptic Crossword by Sandy Balfour
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  "80 Years of Guardian puzzles from a range of setters"
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Qualifications: Solver since late 1970s, Times Crossword Championship Winner
Last updated: 14/04/2010
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