Comments on: Guardian Quiptic 574 / Arachne

By: crosser

crosser — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:40:27 +0000

Thanks Arachne for a lovely quiptic with clever clues and thanks Big Dave for a very enjoyable blog with visual aids!

By: Kathryn's Dad

Kathryn's Dad — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:39:38 +0000

Thank you, Dave. This is more like it for a Quiptic – well-constructed, beginner level clues with a bit of wit thrown in. Most enjoyable puzzle and a colourful blog as well – a good start to the solving week.

By: Big Dave

Big Dave — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:34:42 +0000

I had seen 12d before, which rather took the edge off!

“Crazy family that’s dangerous when one puts one’s foot down (6,4)” Sunday Telegraph 2540 by Brian Greer (Brendan)

“Crazy family a possible source of embarrassment (6,4)” Telegraph Toughie 196 by Messinae

“Crazy family a possible source of embarrassment (6,4)” Telegraph Toughie 117 also by Messinae

I only realised today that Messinae had “slipped” that one in twice.

By: Pommers

Pommers — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:15:04 +0000

Hello BD and thanks for an excellent review.
Also thanks to Arachne for a very enjoyable puzzle.
Favourite clue has to be 12d, once the penny dropped which took a bit of time!

By: Stella

Stella — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:56:49 +0000

Thanks, Dave. Love the illustrations!

I enjoyed this puzzle, as usual with Arachne. Great surfaces and amusing images. As well as 9ac., I laughed at 12d.

By: Big Dave

Big Dave — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:42:05 +0000

@ Tokyocolin

I missed that. When you find an answer you don’t always look for a better explanation!

By: Tokyocolin

Tokyocolin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:35:35 +0000

Thanks Big Dave for a clear and colorful blog to an enjoyable puzzle.

You might add that at 3dn, seven minus one (letter) also gives EVEN.