Guardian Quiptic – Page 16

Quiptic 1,185 by Carpathian

Mon August 1, 2022 at 10:35 am by Quirister

Carpathian usually shows up in the Guardian about once a month, either at the trickier end of the Quiptic range (as here) or in the regular Monday slot.

Guardian Quiptic 1,184/Matilda

Mon July 25, 2022 at 8:56 am by Pierre

Matilda appears comparatively infrequently as our Quiptic setter, but I always enjoy solving and blogging her puzzles. This one had a good variety of clue types, with some less common constructions – but … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1183 Hectence

Mon July 18, 2022 at 3:14 pmMon July 18, 2022 at 7:24 am by scchua

Thank you to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Constant criticism curtailed at parting (6) STATIC : “stick”(severe criticism/condemnation) minus its last letter(curtailed) containing(… parting) AT. Defn: …/without change. 5. … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,182/Anto

Mon July 11, 2022 at 9:35 am by Pierre

Anto often gives me the impression of not working quite hard enough to make the whole puzzle of a Quiptic nature, and that was my feeling with this one this morning. Your experience … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,181 by Kite

Mon July 4, 2022 at 11:04 am by Quirister

This seems to be Kite’s first foray into Quiptics, after setting a few puzzles at the harder end of the spectrum.

Guardian Quiptic 1,180/Pasquale

Mon June 27, 2022 at 8:43 am by Pierre

You always know you’re going to get a well-constructed and tractable puzzle from the Don when he’s in Quiptic mode. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1179 Chandler

Mon June 20, 2022 at 9:01 am by scchua

Thank you to Chandler. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Factory worker ready to supply remote control device (7) HANDSET : HAND(a factory worker/one engaged in manual labour) + SET(ready/in a … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,178/Hectence

Mon June 13, 2022 at 11:39 am by Pierre

Apologies for the late appearance of the blog. Bloody Grauniad. A fine Quiptic from Hectence, with a pangram to boot. I think beginners and less experienced solvers would have enjoyed this one. Abbreviations … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,178 – placeholder

Mon June 13, 2022 at 7:45 am by Pierre

Bonjour This morning’s Guardian Quiptic is not yet available on the newspaper’s site – last week’s puzzle is still showing. I will solve the crossword and write up a blog when someone at … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,177 by Pasquale

Mon June 6, 2022 at 10:09 am by Quirister

Pasquale can do tricky puzzles, but here he is in Quiptic mode.

Guardian Quiptic 1,176/Carpathian

Mon May 30, 2022 at 9:10 am by Pierre

A fine crossword from Carpathian, which hits the spot for a Quiptic nicely, I think. A generous grid, some Easy Annies to get going with, no obscure words, a nice variety of devices. … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1175 Matilda

Mon May 23, 2022 at 3:52 pmMon May 23, 2022 at 7:19 am by scchua

Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Proceeds with instruction to enter after part exchange (6) INCOME : [“COME IN”](instruction to enter/come through) with the last 2 letters … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,174/Anto

Wed May 18, 2022 at 5:58 pmMon May 16, 2022 at 10:13 am by Pierre

I’ve often commented that Anto seems not to set puzzles specifically for the Quiptic slot, but I felt that this one was aimed more at beginners and improving solvers. That said, there were … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,173 by Chandler

Mon May 9, 2022 at 10:02 am by Quirister

Chandler provides another good Quiptic, though with the occasional trickier moment.

Guardian Quiptic 1,172/Hectence

Mon May 2, 2022 at 10:06 am by Pierre

Hectence shows off her skills as a Quiptic setter this morning. If you are in the ‘beginner’ category, then have another look at the surface readings in this puzzle. They are all beautifully … Read more >>