Everyman 3635
Sound stuff from Everyman. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across 1 Mad dogs in rather hard … Read more >>
Pierre
Guardian Quiptic 864/Moley
A fine Quiptic from Moley to get us off to a good start to the cryptic crossword week. She has given us concise but precise cluing; good surfaces; and a nice variety of … Read more >>
Independent 9243/Daedalus
Daedalus and I keep running into each other on Fifteensquared. This is his ninth Indy puzzle and I’ve blogged five of them. I’m still not warming to his style – I find it … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 862/Provis
A fine Quiptic from Provis today, I thought. Clear cluing in a solver-friendly grid. What’s not to like? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1370/Poins
A well-crafted Sindy puzzle from Poins. One or two that were tricky to parse, but all clearly clued. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Everyman 3631
Another good puzzle from Everyman for our Sunday morning entertainment (or Saturday morning for our NZ contributors). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 860/Hectence
She’s good at this Quiptic stuff, you know. All clearly clued and some light-hearted moments. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Independent 9225/Raich
Always good to see Raich giving us a puzzle. There was much to enjoy here, although I must say that I found a few of the surfaces a bit clunky by this setter’s … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 858/Moley
Moley always produces a good Quiptic for us, because she’s a talented and generous soul. Just one or two in this one that I wasn’t that enamoured with. What did you think? … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1366/Peter
A puzzle by Peter blogged by Pierre? What’s occurring? What should occur is that if you haven’t already had a go at it, do so now by using the link at the top … Read more >>
Independent 9207/Lohengrin
Lohengrin has established himself as an Indy setter now: his first puzzle was in August last year, and he’s had a more or less monthly puzzle since. He’s had to put up with … Read more >>
Everyman 3627
Another good one from Everyman this morning, with some trademark multi-part clues. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 856/Anto
A very poor excuse for a Quiptic. In my opinion. You may choose to differ by commenting below. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 854/Pan
Pan has slipped in one or two tricky ones here, but I still think it’s a good Quiptic. It’s all there if you go looking for it and the cluing is clear. … Read more >>
Independent Online 9189/Punk
History will perhaps record that the first Independent cryptic of the paper’s digital-only age was set by Punk and blogged by Pierre. I just hope that I’ve done it justice, because it was … Read more >>