Guardian Quiptic 1,214/Bartland
Bartland is a comparatively new setter of the Quiptic. I found this a neatly constructed puzzle which hit the spot in terms of accessibility. I have two small nits to pick, but neither … Read more >>
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Independent 11,344/Atrica
Atrica is a regular but infrequent contributor of Indy puzzles. I enjoyed this one: it was all fairly clued, but there were some chewy bits to hold you up in places. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,721/Hoskins
Hoskins is becoming a regular in the Indy Sunday slot. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Everyman 3,981/5 February
Another pleasing puzzle from Everyman for our Sunday entertainment, with a good variety of eminently gettable GK required for the solve and the usual trademark solutions on display. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,212/Carpathian
A delightful set of concisely and precisely written clues from Carpathian make up today’s Quiptic. Brava. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Independent 11,326/Filbert
Regular solvers of the Indy puzzles will know that there is a definite structure to the week: easyish Monday, themed Tuesday, Eccles (usually) on Wednesday, toughish Thursday and then Phiday. This was as … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,210/Hectence
Hectence is a long-standing setter of the Quiptic and has produced a pleasing puzzle this morning which was solvable with a bit of pencil-chewing. Degree of difficulty is such a moveable feast when … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,717/Hoskins
Hoskins has the Sunday Indy offering for us this weekend. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Everyman 3,977/8 January
Another pleasing Sunday puzzle from Everyman to challenge the beginners, entertain the more experienced and give an adrenalin rush to those who like to keep a record of the paired answers and follow-on … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,208/Anto
As often happens with this setter in Quiptic mode (which he at least appears to be in here), there are a small number of clues which seem a bit clunky, or over-engineered. Your … Read more >>
Independent 11,308/Wire
My first blog of 2023 brings me a Wire puzzle in the Independent. Happy days. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,713, Christmas Day 2022/Umpire
I shouldn’t have left such a big glass of sherry out for Père Noël last evening. He’s brought me a puzzle to blog on Christmas Day. What’s occurring? I guess that since the … Read more >>
Independent 11,290/Tees
It’s not unknown for Tees to provide the Monday puzzle in the Independent. He is on his usual good form with this offering. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as … Read more >>
Everyman 3,974/11 December
Over 200 puzzles now since our ‘new’ Everyman took over the reins of this long-standing puzzle. I think he produces a cryptic every week that fits the bill – this one was certainly … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,204/Chandler
Chandler made his/her Quiptic debut in March of this year, so s/he’s not the new kid on the block any more. But there are thirteen sleeps till Santa comes, so those – unlike … Read more >>