Guardian Quiptic

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

‘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 >>

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 >>

Another good Quiptic from Pan. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the wordplay are shown with the unused letters in brackets e.g. … Read more >>