Comments on: Guardian Quiptic 680/Orlando

By: Pierre

Pierre — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:17:26 +0000

Thanks for the correct parsing of WINDFALLS, John and Robi. Of course that’s what it is.

By: Derek Lazenby

Derek Lazenby — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:56:14 +0000

At the risk of repeating myself, Orlando is really seriously getting the hang of Quiptics. Very good and amusing with it.

By: crypticsue

crypticsue — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:57:57 +0000

A lovely treat whatever part of the intended audience one might be. Thanks to Orlando for a lovely start to the week and Pierre for his milestone blog.

By: Robi

Robi — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:17:03 +0000

Thanks Orlando for a good Quiptic and to Pierre for an informative blog.

I parsed 1a as JohnR @2; I thought SPOONERISM had a stunning clue, and I liked the TIDEMARKS. I took surprisingly long to spot the ha ETCH. I assume the indicator is ‘required by(?)’ which is a bit strange; perhaps ‘discovered’ or somesuch would have been better (?)

By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:01:31 +0000

Well spotted, JohnR – I’m sure you’re right. I’d been wondering about ‘turns out’: it’s not like Orlando to waste words.

By: JohnR

JohnR — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:47:12 +0000

Super puzzle and as always very helpful blog – 19d indeed, and much appreciated!

On 1a, I wonder if the setter intends an envelope of FALL in WINDS – i.e. “turns out[side]” autumn? The dd looks a bit weak to me.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:15:32 +0000

Thanks for the blog, Pierre, and congratulations on your milestone!

As you say, a lovely puzzle, with lots of smiles, eg in the &lit [?]28ac. I remember us children being accused of tidemarks under our chins when we’d washed our faces but not our necks.

Other favourite clues: MAIGRET, OCCIDENTAL and SPOONERISM.

[I've no axe to grind here but re your observation at 1dn, our choirmaster is forever nagging us to pronounce the H in 'wheel', etc. ]

Many thanks, as ever, to Orlando, for the amusement and enjoyment on another gloomy morning.