Guardian Quiptic

Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is how it should be with a Quiptic.       Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>

A delightful Quiptic from Hectence, with meaningful surfaces and a good variety of clue types. What did you think?       Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>

A pleasing mixture of straightforward charades, insertions and anagrams, which hit the Quiptic spot for me. What did you beginners think?         Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>

A puzzle made much easier by the number of anagrams/partial anagreams (7) and double definitions (6). Thanks to Pasquale who makes a rare appearance in this slot. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across … Read more >>

Come on, rise and shine. I know you’ve had an hour less in bed, but there’s a Quiptic to be solved and enjoyed. A good one it was too.       Abbreviations … Read more >>

A sound Quiptic from Moley to start the week. Plenty of anagrams to get you going, all clearly clued and no obscurities. What a Quiptic should be, in my opinion. What did ‘beginners’ … Read more >>

An enjoyable one from a Quiptic regular. Thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Comedian’s comeback about posh fellows gets laugh (6) GUFFAW : Reversal of(…’s comeback) WAG(a comedian) … Read more >>

It’s fairly well-known that I don’t have a high opinion of Anto as a setter, so here’s a brief blog in order that you can decide what you think.         … Read more >>

An entertaining Quiptic from Matilda this morning with a sting in the tail.       I solved this with the sense only of ‘this is a good, accessible, Quiptic, I’ll give it … Read more >>

A fine example of a Quiptic from Pan. Thanks to Pan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Old knight in control of brotherhood (9) MONASTERY : [ O(abbrev. for “old”) + … Read more >>

Nutmeg has been a regular Quiptic setter since the puzzle’s inception eighteen years ago. She has delivered another thoughtful and sound offering for beginners this morning.       Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>