Big Dave

It’s been over a year since I reviewed one of Moley’s Quiptics, and little has changed.  This is yet another very ordinary crossword, notable only for the inclusion of 15 anagrams in 29 … Read more >>

Today’s puzzle from Hectence had a good balance of clues and was easy to solve.  Those new to cryptic crosswords might have struggled a bit with constructs like out-fits and de-tailed, but they … Read more >>

I found this to be a considerable improvement on the last puzzle that I reviewed from this setter, although some of the constructs appeared to be a tad difficult for the newer solver. … Read more >>

When I discover that I am to review a Quiptic by Orlando I know that I am going to enjoy the task, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed today.  This puzzle contains a good … Read more >>

A pleasant puzzle which was made more difficult by the incorrect enumeration of 14 down. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the … Read more >>

In previous reviews of Quiptics by Hectence I have commented on the high number of anagrams.  This count is considerably reduced today.  I still think that many of the constructs and indicators were … Read more >>

I have managed to avoid reviewing earlier Quiptics by Nutmeg.  This was far too difficult for a supposedly easy puzzle and I derived very little pleasure from solving it. I’m sure that some … Read more >>

Another excellent Quiptic from Pan.  Unfortunately at the time I solved it the answer to 22 down had the middle two letters reversed which then gave an incorrect spelling for 25 across. All … Read more >>

While I really enjoyed this puzzle, I thought that many of the constructs and indicators were a bit too difficult for a Quiptic.  As with the previous Quiptic that I reviewed from this … Read more >>

I really enjoyed today’s offering from Spiderwoman (the original Arachne in Greek Mythology was changed by Athene into a spider). All definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations … Read more >>

A puzzle well-suited to the Quiptic genre.  A few nice clues but nothing out of the ordinary. All definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the … Read more >>

I found nothing particularly noteworthy in this workmanlike puzzle.  As 10 of the 28 clues involved anagrams it was easy to solve but lacked variety. All definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. … Read more >>

While I enjoyed this puzzle, I thought it was a bit on the hard side for a Quiptic. All definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in … Read more >>

I had the great pleasure to meet Orlando a few months ago.  If you haven’t already seen his “Best for Puzzles” site then it is well worth a look, especially for the comprehensive … Read more >>

There are a few seasonal answers in this otherwise very ordinary crossword. As with the previous Moley puzzle that I reviewed, there are several extra words thrown in purely for the surface reading. … Read more >>