Guardian Quiptic – Page 47

Guardian Quiptic N° 713 by Moley

Mon July 15, 2013 at 7:44 pmMon July 15, 2013 at 3:01 am by PeterO

THe puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/713.

Guardian Quiptic 712/Orlando

Mon July 8, 2013 at 11:39 amMon July 8, 2013 at 9:16 am by Pierre

People have said previously that Orlando has mastered the art of the Quiptic, and I think this was another example of that. Plenty of anagrams to get you going, plenty of wit, and … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 711 Hectence

Tue July 2, 2013 at 5:43 amMon July 1, 2013 at 9:32 am by scchua

This was quite straightforward except for a few (14, 22 and 13 down) which took slightly longer than the others. Thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 710 / Nutmeg

Mon June 24, 2013 at 12:00 pm by Big Dave

My third Nutmeg puzzle in a row! I must be getting used to her style as I found this one to be fairly easy. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 709, by Pan

Mon June 17, 2013 at 3:13 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/709. I found this plain sailing, as befits a Quiptic. Across 1. Peer said to be infertile (6) BARREN A homophone of BARON (‘peer’). As often, the … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 708/Moley

Mon June 10, 2013 at 8:12 am by Pierre

A Quiptic from Moley that is clearly aimed at the target audience, but which I found a bit clunky in places, with some unconvincing cluing at times. Perhaps I’m being a bit unfair. … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 707 Beale

Mon June 3, 2013 at 11:32 amMon June 3, 2013 at 9:49 am by scchua

A standard Quiptic, made simpler, for me at least, by the many anagrams. Thanks to Beale, who is not a frequent setter here. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 706 / Nutmeg

Mon May 27, 2013 at 11:41 am by Big Dave

Nutmeg always sets an enjoyable puzzle, but like most of her previous puzzles this one is, peerhaps, a liitle too difficult for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 705 by Moley

Mon May 20, 2013 at 2:14 am by PeterO

The crossword may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/705.

Guardian Quiptic 704/Hectence

Mon May 13, 2013 at 10:21 am by Pierre

According to her profile, Hectence is a Manchester City supporter, so to cheer her up after Saturday’s events (footie haters can look away now) I will say that I thought that this was … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 703 Pan

Wed May 8, 2013 at 10:29 amMon May 6, 2013 at 5:23 am by scchua

This is probably one of the easiest Quiptics to date. But no complaints. It did have some very nice surfaces, and many anagrams; the latter being part of the reason why I found it … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 702 / Nutmeg

Mon April 29, 2013 at 2:56 pmMon April 29, 2013 at 11:53 am by Big Dave

I enjoyed this puzzle, but it was a bit tricky for a Quiptic. According to some of the comments on the Guardian website it is more challenging than today’s Rufus. Most of the … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 701 by Moley

Mon April 22, 2013 at 2:43 am by PeterO

The crossword may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/701.

Guardian Quiptic 700/Hectence

Mon April 15, 2013 at 9:50 amMon April 15, 2013 at 8:21 am by Pierre

‘For beginners and those in a hurry’, says the puff on the Guardian crossword website. I’m not a beginner, but it’s a good job I wasn’t in a hurry this morning. Please tell … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 699 Beale

Mon April 8, 2013 at 11:11 pmMon April 8, 2013 at 7:13 am by scchua

It’s been quite a while since the last Beale Quiptic, so it took a bit of re-orientation to his style. The NE corner was last to be completed. Thanks to Beale. Definitions are … Read more >>