How to Tackle The Guardian Cryptic Crossword

The Guardian cryptic crossword is one of the most popular cryptic puzzles in the world. Here is how to approach it. ## Difficulty Progression The Guardian cryptic gets harder through the week: - **Monday** — Easiest. Good for beginners. - **Tuesday-Thursday** — Medium difficulty. - **Friday** — Harder. More complex wordplay. - **Saturday** — The Prize Puzzle. The hardest of the week. ## Tips 1. Start with Monday puzzles 2. Read the blog Big Dave's Crossword Blog for daily explanations 3. Use our AI explainer to understand clues you cannot solve 4. Learn the common indicator words