Guardian Quiptic

Pan usually sets us an accessible Quiptic, but I have to say that I struggled with this today.  Nothing unfair, but if beginners were expecting a gentle one, this probably wasn’t it.   … Read more >>

To be fair, there were many standard Quiptic-like clues, but the cryptic-definition clues were, I thought, a bit over-, well, cryptic for a Quiptic. Notwithstanding all that, thanks to Anto. Definitions are underlined … Read more >>

A tricky little number from Hectence to start the New Year.  Apologies for the late blog, but it did take me a while to sort it all out.  And I’ve also got the … Read more >>

In the main a nicely-pitched Quiptic from Moley, but I do have one or two quibbles.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  … Read more >>

I think this one meets the remit. Nothing too tricky so a reasonably quick solve for me, and I wouldn’t imagine that it would take that much longer for a relative newcomer to … Read more >>

Apologies for the late blog.  There are several clues that I couldn’t parse, so help is welcome.           Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = … Read more >>

Not a super-friendly grid today, but a sound enough Quiptic from Pan.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  letter(s) removed definitions are … Read more >>

This one meets the remit nicely. A good cross-section of clue types, some pleasing surfaces and nothing obscure (apart from perhaps the archaic word in 2dn). I think this was probably my first … Read more >>

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 >>

I think this one meets the remit for a Quiptic, nothing too obscure and entertaining along the way. My only reservation was with 24ac (see below) but this was offset by the novelty … Read more >>

Moley always produces a good Quiptic for us, but there were one or two here which didn’t quite work for me.         Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>

This puzzle would have benefited from more accurate checking as there appears to be two errors (18ac & 13dn) unless I’ve missed something. Edit: perhaps I have missed something in 13dn (thanks Cookie @3). I had … Read more >>

This little baby took some considerable time to put to bed.  I tried singing and cuddling, but there’s still one I don’t understand; so Nutmeg’s puzzle is still not quite asleep.     … Read more >>