This week’s Quiptic has now made its belated appearance. Apparently it was locked away in the crossword editor’s drawer, along with a pair of socks, a half-eaten cheese and pickle sandwich, and a bottle of Vladivar vodka.
Guardian Quiptic
Guardian Quiptic 864/Moley
A fine Quiptic from Moley to get us off to a good start to the cryptic crossword week. She has given us concise but precise cluing; good surfaces; and a nice variety of … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 863 / Nutmeg
Nutmeg has got the hang of these Quiptics, this one fits the brief exactly. Well almost, as I have one reservation (8dn). Either I have missed something (always possible!) or the subsidiary indication … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 862/Provis
A fine Quiptic from Provis today, I thought. Clear cluing in a solver-friendly grid. What’s not to like? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Quiptic 861 by Anto
Anto’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Quiptic 860/Hectence
She’s good at this Quiptic stuff, you know. All clearly clued and some light-hearted moments. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 859 Pan
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) I made more headway with the … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 858/Moley
Moley always produces a good Quiptic for us, because she’s a talented and generous soul. Just one or two in this one that I wasn’t that enamoured with. What did you think? … Read more >>
Quiptic 857 by Provis
A very enjoyable puzzle from Provis. Some entertaining surface readings and just the right amount of head-scratching for a Monday morning, I thought.
Guardian Quiptic 856/Anto
A very poor excuse for a Quiptic. In my opinion. You may choose to differ by commenting below. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Quiptic 855 by Orlando
A lovely surprise to see Orlando occupying the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Quiptic 854/Pan
Pan has slipped in one or two tricky ones here, but I still think it’s a good Quiptic. It’s all there if you go looking for it and the cluing is clear. … Read more >>
Quiptic 853 by Hectence
It is Hectence who graces the Quiptic slot today.
Guardian Quiptic 852/Moley
I enjoyed this Quiptic from Moley. One or two double definitions that didn’t quite hit the spot for me, but otherwise an excellent puzzle for those just getting used to the world of … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 851 Provis
A brisk and enjoyable solve, at the easier end for a Quiptic. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Require left-winger to return after organised resistance starts (5) ORDER … Read more >>