Guardian Quiptic 1,142/Matilda
Matilda can usually be relied upon to produce an enjoyable and well-constructed Quiptic, and this fits that bill, I think. The only noteworthy point apart from that is that the puzzle is … Read more >>
Pierre
Independent 10,913/Silvanus
A sound puzzle in the usual Monday style from Silvanus. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,649/Tees
Tees can do erudite. The boy can also do silly. Sometimes he can do both in the same puzzle. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>
Everyman 3,910/19 September
Another pleasing Sunday offering from Everyman, somewhat marred by a lack of editing leading to a clue having to be corrected after publication (on the website, at least). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,140/Pan
This one took a bit of teasing out. Could just be my slightly sleepy brain this morning, so let’s see what others made of it. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Independent 10,895/Skinny
Skinny starts off the Indy week for us, with a puzzle that’s unusual because … … it has a theme. I only blog the weekday Indy on a Monday, and it’s very seldom … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,138/Pasquale
You always know you will get a sound, fair and no-bells-and-whistles Quiptic from Pasquale. I’d be specially recommending this one to those who really are newish to the art of cryptic solving. … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,645/Shabbo
A pleasing and tractable puzzle to go with my Sunday morning coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Everyman 3,906/22 August
A well-constructed puzzle from Everyman this week, which I enjoyed solving and blogging. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Independent 10,877/Hoskins
A lively little number from Hoskins to start the Indy week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,136/Matilda
A delightful puzzle from Matilda this morning, which hits the spot for a Quiptic perfectly, I think. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,134/Pan
I had to make an early start on this Pan puzzle this morning, so it might be that my brain was not fully engaged, but I found this a bit chewier than usual … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,641/Tees
Tees on good form as usual with a pleasing and tractable crossword. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Independent 10,859/Poins
Always a pleasure to see a Poins puzzle on my watch, although I’m more used to coming across him in the Independent on Sunday slot. I found this a well-constructed puzzle which yielded … Read more >>
Everyman 3,902/25 July
A generally pleasing puzzle from Everyman this week, but – and there is often a but – with one or two clues that for me didn’t quite work. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>