Guardian Quiptic 886 /Anto

Another Monday, another Quiptic from Anto.         Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letters removed definitions are underlined Across 8  Banal description … Read more >>

Everyman 3655

Mainly charades, anagrams and insertions this morning.  Which for an entry-level puzzle is just as it should be.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>

Independent 9351/Vigo

I enjoyed this one from Vigo.  She’s put together a tidy puzzle in the old Monday style.  Some very good surface readings.  A bit heavy on charades and insertions, but for a crossword … Read more >>

Everyman 3651

Charades and insertions mostly this morning from Everyman.  Which for an entry-level puzzle is fair enough.  But only one full anagram, cluing a word I could only vaguely remember.       Abbreviations … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 878/Moley

When I started solving and blogging this morning, there wasn’t a setter’s name on the puzzle.  No matter – I enjoyed solving and blogging it.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  … Read more >>

Everyman 3647

Another good’un from Everyman this morning.  All clear, with some good surfaces and a nod to my favourite singer-songwriter.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = … Read more >>