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Nutmeg has got the hang of these Quiptics, this one fits the brief exactly. Well almost, as I have one reservation (8dn). Either I have missed something (always possible!) or the subsidiary indication … Read more >>
A fine Quiptic from Provis today, I thought. Clear cluing in a solver-friendly grid. What’s not to like? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Anto’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
She’s good at this Quiptic stuff, you know. All clearly clued and some light-hearted moments. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) I made more headway with the … Read more >>
Moley always produces a good Quiptic for us, because she’s a talented and generous soul. Just one or two in this one that I wasn’t that enamoured with. What did you think? … Read more >>
A very enjoyable puzzle from Provis. Some entertaining surface readings and just the right amount of head-scratching for a Monday morning, I thought.
A very poor excuse for a Quiptic. In my opinion. You may choose to differ by commenting below. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
A lovely surprise to see Orlando occupying the Quiptic slot this week.
Pan has slipped in one or two tricky ones here, but I still think it’s a good Quiptic. It’s all there if you go looking for it and the cluing is clear. … Read more >>
It is Hectence who graces the Quiptic slot today.
I enjoyed this Quiptic from Moley. One or two double definitions that didn’t quite hit the spot for me, but otherwise an excellent puzzle for those just getting used to the world of … Read more >>
A brisk and enjoyable solve, at the easier end for a Quiptic. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Require left-winger to return after organised resistance starts (5) ORDER … Read more >>
I found this a difficult Quiptic, and when I’d finished solving and blogging it, I discovered why. Quiptics with a theme are about as rare as hens’ teeth, but there’s one here. It’s … Read more >>
The newest kid on the Quiptic block returns with an enjoyable challenge to start us on the cryptic week.