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This puzzle appears under the "Cryptic" heading on the Guardian website, as opposed to the usual Prize.

I'm not sure if this is an error or to reflect the fact that, given there is currently no actual prize, the shape of things to come.

This is a themed puzzle by Maskerade with a jigsaw grid that isn't interactive so I won't be doing it, but good luck to those who do - it looks a real Bank Holiday challenge:-)

Hi, Brendan
Maskarade + Bank Holiday spells "week off" for me. Loved the old Araucaria jigsaws but never got into these. It does appear to be a serious challenge for brave solvers!

Not available at all in the app.

Yikes! It is just as well I am still in lockdown and the weather is lousy. I will get started but am not sure when. I will need to reformat it so I can read and do it. Not a one day task, that is for sure.
Cheers all.

That's a hard pass for me too on these. Now what to do with Saturday morning?

We're away at friends this weekend. Unless I get a chance to buy the paper I won't be participating as you rightly say, not in the app.

Not for me either.

I built the grid in Excel and copied the clues across so I can play with it while watching the cricket later. I’ve found the clues so far (I’m only down as far as the C’s) relatively straightforward, though some very UK-specific GK has been needed. I’ve encountered one thematic but it means nothing to me at present. Long way to go!

In fact the first thematic clue does reveal the theme, especially when considered in combination with the hint in the preamble

Jono that's real dedication. You're making me feel like I'm not trying hard enough.