Cryptic crossword No 3,126

Special Instructions: Several clues are of a type, including 22ac which has no further definition. Taking a leaf from Baz's crossword, tried to keep clues a bit more succinct this time.

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16 comments

Baz

2 mo ago

Thanks for the namecheck!

Orinoco

2 mo ago

Nice one, enjoyed that. And I even spotted the theme for once. Favourites included 13a, 7d, 8d and 16d.

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Kempley

2 mo ago

Hi shroom, thanks for the puzzle which, other than making me a bit peckish, I found to be nicely entertaining. Favourites for me were 5a, 13a, 24a, 7d and 14d.

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Baldur

2 mo ago

Thanks Shroom. This was fun with some lovely moments. I thought 5a, 6a, 11a, 12a, 21a (but see note), 25a, 3d, 14d, 16d were all super. I see this is your 2nd puzzle here, though perhaps not your 2nd in total. If you are open for feedback, I have some minor observations ... spoilers.

Cryptic crossword No 3,126

Sat 14 Feb 2026, set byShroom