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Pierre A nicely pitched, soundly constructed Quiptic from Pan this morning, I thought. You? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Always a smile from me when Kairos crops up on my IoS watch. One or two bits of post-solve investigative work required, which led me down some interesting paths. Abbreviations … Read more >>
It’s an Everyman, Jim, but not as we know it. If you haven’t been following proceedings, Colin Gumbrell, who produced the Everyman puzzle every week for a number of … Read more >>
Another delightful Quiptic from Carpathian, just right for this slot. Since the puzzle, and the blog, are essentially aimed at new or less-experienced solvers, I have tried to explain the clue structures in … Read more >>
A mixture of straightforward charades, insertions and anagrams in a puzzle that would be ideal to show a beginner how to get going with this cryptic malarkey. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
A lively and entertaining solve from Matilda this morning, with some inventive clueing to stretch those that fall into the ‘beginner’ rather than the ‘those in a hurry’ category. I have tried to … Read more >>
Jennifer on the oche this Sunday morning with a tractable little number to go with my coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
A pleasing and appropriately gentle Monday puzzle from Anglio, who made his Indy debut almost exactly three years ago. All good stuff, apart from one clue which I can’t parse to my satisfaction. … Read more >>
The current Everyman setter is publishing his last puzzle today (20th January), so this one is my last chance to blog him. It’s been a lot of fun. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
A milestone puzzle today: Quiptic no. 1000. I have given a bit of history about the Quiptic at the end of the blog if you are interested. Carpathian has got … Read more >>
The player-manager pulls on the shirt to take the field for the final game of the year. Will it be a puzzle of two halves? Will the solver be over the moon on … Read more >>
Anto has the Quiptic for us this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Hoskins brings us the last IoS crossword of the year. I have been a fan of this setter and his style since he came on the scene a few years ago, but I … Read more >>
Only two more sleeps till Santa comes. Good job I have a pleasing and soothing puzzle from Everyman to help me contain my exuberance. A delightful crossword, with beautifully clear … Read more >>
As we approach Quiptic no. 1000, it’s one of its long-standing setters, Hectence, who is on the oche this morning. As always, she has produced a pleasing puzzle for this slot. … Read more >>