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A very pleasant puzzle from Pan, just right for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the wordplay are shown with … Read more >>
THe puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/713.
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 >>
The crossword may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/705.
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 >>
The crossword may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/701.
‘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 >>