Guardian Quiptic – Page 51

Guardian Quiptic N° 653, by Arachne

Mon May 21, 2012 at 3:44 pmMon May 21, 2012 at 2:45 pm by PeterO

Apologies for the late blog; I failed to note it was my turn until the last minute.

Guardian Quiptic 652/Nutmeg

Mon May 14, 2012 at 10:16 amMon May 14, 2012 at 7:28 am by Pierre

A pleasing Quiptic from Nutmeg, but she has included a number of cryptic definitions, which I found slightly tricky. Overall though, a well-constructed puzzle, with just one clue that I can’t quite get … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 651 Moley

Mon May 7, 2012 at 6:48 am by scchua

The only Moley Quiptic I have blogged was also my first on 15sq. I don’t recall the details of the first, except that it was quite straightforward, and today’s is the same. Thanks … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 650 / Hectence

Mon April 30, 2012 at 12:57 pmMon April 30, 2012 at 11:23 am by Big Dave

One of the harder Quiptics that I have reviewed, but there are plenty of different types of clue utilised. I look forward to your comments. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 649 by Pan

Mon April 23, 2012 at 8:16 amMon April 23, 2012 at 2:25 am by PeterO

I found this slow going at first, because of the lack of answers which leapt out at me, but it came out handily in the end. Across 1. Attack garden pest with empty … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 648/Algol

Mon April 16, 2012 at 9:44 amMon April 16, 2012 at 8:14 am by Pierre

A couple of surprises when I opened up this morning’s puzzle: a new setter, and a theme. I can’t ever remember there being a themed Quiptic before (although there was a hidden message … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 647 Orlando

Mon April 9, 2012 at 4:18 pmMon April 9, 2012 at 6:47 am by scchua

This was one of the very much easier Quiptics. Thanks Orlando, for the double and cryptic definitions and anagrams, and for the absence of obscure words, whether dialect, slang, English or foreign. Definitions are … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 646 / Arachne

Mon April 2, 2012 at 12:04 pm by Big Dave

I must remember to do the lottery on Saturday, as this must be my lucky week – my second Arachne Quiptic in succession! Perhaps a little harder than some Quiptics, but the smile … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 645, by Nutmeg

Mon March 26, 2012 at 2:52 am by PeterO

Nutmeg fulfills the Quiptic brief very well.

Guardian Quiptic 644/Moley

Mon March 19, 2012 at 7:12 am by Pierre

A value for money Quiptic from Moley today, with a very full grid to keep us occupied. I think it’s certainly an accessible puzzle, with plenty of anagrams to get beginners going. There … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 643 Hectence

Mon March 12, 2012 at 3:13 pmMon March 12, 2012 at 9:38 am by scchua

This was a fair level of difficulty for a Quiptic. Enjoyably so, so thanks Hectance. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The picture sets at the bottom each has its own unidentified link … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 642 / Arachne

Mon March 5, 2012 at 11:41 am by Big Dave

I always look forward to Quiptics by Arachne (and Orlando), so today is a lucky day. This is an excellent puzzle with many of those clues that make you smile. Most of the … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 641, by Pan

Mon February 27, 2012 at 2:10 am by PeterO

When I started solving this, it seemed for a while to be shaping up as a little tough for a Quiptic, but on writing it up, I’m not sure how it gave that impression.

Guardian Quiptic 640/Beale

Mon February 20, 2012 at 8:38 am by Pierre

A quick check reveals that this is the first Beale I’ve had to blog, and this little baby didn’t lie down to sleep without a bit of a fight … I think this … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 639 Orlando

Mon February 13, 2012 at 10:09 am by scchua

Thanks Orlando for a staple Quiptic – cryptic definitions, double definitions, some cryptic too, and not too complex charades and anagrams. Elegantly straightforward clues, but still enjoyable. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>