Guardian Quiptic

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

I enjoyed this Quiptic from Moley.  One or two double definitions that didn’t quite hit the spot for me, but otherwise an excellent puzzle for those just getting used to the world of … Read more >>

A brisk and enjoyable solve, at the easier end for a Quiptic. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Require left-winger to return after organised resistance starts (5) ORDER … Read more >>

I found this a difficult Quiptic, and when I’d finished solving and blogging it, I discovered why. Quiptics with a theme are about as rare as hens’ teeth, but there’s one here.  It’s … Read more >>

I enjoyed this Quiptic from Pan, but a bit tricky in places, I thought.         Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  letter(s) … Read more >>

Thank you to Hectence for a Quiptic with, I think, about the right level of difficulty. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Wrong to send volunteers round on service call (2,5) … Read more >>

Bonjour.  Thank goodness January is over.  Slightly terse blog this morning, because I’m on a bit of a mission with work commitments.  But good stuff from Moley – what did you think?   … Read more >>

I never thought that I’d be writing this sentence, but this Quiptic from Nutmeg didn’t really do the business for me this morning.         Some words that perhaps shouldn’t get … Read more >>