Guardian Quiptic 692/Nutmeg
A challenging puzzle for a Quiptic today in my opinion. Some remote synonyms, unusual definitions, and a surfeit of insertion type clues. I wouldn’t normally expect to have my head stuck in the … Read more >>
Day: 18 February 2013
Independent 8220/Quixote
I suspect Quixote might have had a double dose of Weetabix for his breakfast before setting this one. I found it a good deal more difficult than his usual Monday puzzle. It’s all … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25874 Rufus
A Rufus with, I thought, a more than usual share of anagrams, cds and dds, so it might win even fewer friends. There are some nice surfaces and misdirections, though. Thanks Rufus. Definitions … Read more >>
Cyclops 488: Beware supporter wilt! (see 3/22)
I think there was some fairly tricky wordplay in this Cyclops — it took me a bit longer than usual. Was that just me, or do others agree? Across 1 SCISSORS State is … Read more >>