Guardian Cryptic Crossword (Wednesday, 24 June 2026) by Brummie

In which I attempt to solve the Guardian's Cryptic Crossword No. 30,041 by Brummie (and need a bigger telescope). My alliterative crossword: mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3592 Please use a Spoiler break before answers to the Cryptic Clue of the Day. US/Canada Cryptic Crossword Championship details: https://crypticsingh.com/new/home.aspx Charlie Methven's Abbreviation Guide: https://charliemethven.com/abbreviations To see real experts solve crosswords and other puzzles: Cracking the Cryptic -    / @crackingthecryptic   David Webb/Dweebovision -    / @dweebovision   Clueless in Rathfarnham solving the Irish Times cryptic:    / @cluelessinrathfarnham   The Cryptic Mystic -    / @the_cryptic_mystic   Fifteensquared blog: https://www.fifteensquared.net/catego... For beginners, I recommend the Guardian's Quick Cryptic: https://www.theguardian.com/crossword...