Guardian Quiptic

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Today’s puzzle from Nutmeg is just right for the Quiptic genre.  An agreeable mix of clues which provide a good grounding for the newer solver. I look forward to your comments. Most of … Read more >>