Posted by PeterO on 23rd April 2012
I found this slow going at first, because of the lack of answers which leapt out at me, but it came out handily in the end. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Pierre on 16th April 2012
A couple of surprises when I opened up this morning’s puzzle: a new setter, and a theme. I can’t ever remember there being a themed Quiptic before (although there was a hidden message in one a while back) and I’m wondering if it’s appropriate for the Quiptic’s target audience. Anyway, perhaps some of that target audience will say what they think.
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Posted by scchua on 9th April 2012
This was one of the very much easier Quiptics. Thanks Orlando, for the double and cryptic definitions and anagrams, and for the absence of obscure words, whether dialect, slang, English or foreign. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
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Posted by Big Dave on 2nd April 2012
I must remember to do the lottery on Saturday, as this must be my lucky week – my second Arachne Quiptic in succession! Perhaps a little harder than some Quiptics, but the smile count is high.
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Posted by PeterO on 26th March 2012
Nutmeg fulfills the Quiptic brief very well.
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Posted by Pierre on 19th March 2012
A value for money Quiptic from Moley today, with a very full grid to keep us occupied.
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Posted by scchua on 12th March 2012
This was a fair level of difficulty for a Quiptic. Enjoyably so, so thanks Hectance. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The picture sets at the bottom each has its own unidentified link to the crossword.
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Posted by Big Dave on 5th March 2012
I always look forward to Quiptics by Arachne (and Orlando), so today is a lucky day. This is an excellent puzzle with many of those clues that make you smile.
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Posted by PeterO on 27th February 2012
When I started solving this, it seemed for a while to be shaping up as a little tough for a Quiptic, but on writing it up, I’m not sure how it gave that impression.
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Posted by Pierre on 20th February 2012
A quick check reveals that this is the first Beale I’ve had to blog, and this little baby didn’t lie down to sleep without a bit of a fight …
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Posted by scchua on 13th February 2012
Thanks Orlando for a staple Quiptic – cryptic definitions, double definitions, some cryptic too, and not too complex charades and anagrams. Elegantly straightforward clues, but still enjoyable. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The pictures have unidentified links with the crossword – hint: there are 5 pairs and 2 singles, though all of them have been arranged in no particular order.
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Posted by Big Dave on 6th February 2012
Today’s puzzle from Nutmeg is just right for the Quiptic genre. An agreeable mix of clues which provide a good grounding for the newer solver.
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Posted by PeterO on 30th January 2012
I think this was nearer to the level of a Guardian Cryptic than most Quiptics; perhaps aimed at a neophyte in the process of sharpening his or her solving skills.
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Posted by Pierre on 23rd January 2012
A lovely Quiptic from Pan, I thought. Plenty of charades, anagrams and insertions, but all clearly signposted and just right for the improving solver.
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Posted by scchua on 16th January 2012
Thanks Arachne for an enjoyable crossword (by no means a walkover) with some clever surfaces. For some reason, I got slowed down in the NE quarter, but the latter provided my favourite clues for today: 6D, 7D, 8D.
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