Guardian Quiptic

Rather tricky for a Quiptic, wasn’t it? In addition Hectence makes very free use throughout of two devices that even moderate purists will not approve of. The first is freely running words together … Read more >>

It’s a Quiptic, Jim, but not as we know it … At least that’s what I thought, but you will no doubt put me right.  It’s a generally sound puzzle throughout from Nutmeg, … Read more >>

A fine puzzle from Pan. Full of charades, anagrams, hidden answers and insertions, with nary a cryptic or double definition in sight (well, maybe just one …)  Just what a Quiptic should be. … Read more >>

Moley once again hits the right level for a Quiptic, but I found one or two of the clues to be a bit disappointing Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th … Read more >>

Greetings from a newcomer to 15^2, where I am joining the Quiptic team. I’m delighted to be here, since the Quiptic is a splendid institution, and doubly so to be starting with this … Read more >>

I enjoyed solving and blogging Hectence’s puzzle this morning, but I fancy the target audience might have found it a bit of a struggle.  There were some excellent surfaces, but often, in my … Read more >>

A nice ‘n’ easy puzzle, as a Quiptic should be, from a regular Quiptic setter.  Thanks to Nutmeg.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to … Read more >>

A very pleasant puzzle from Pan, just right for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the wordplay are shown with … Read more >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>