Guardian Quiptic

A nice ‘n’ easy puzzle, as a Quiptic should be, from a regular Quiptic setter.  Thanks to Nutmeg.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to … Read more >>

A very pleasant puzzle from Pan, just right for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the wordplay are shown with … Read more >>

People have said previously that Orlando has mastered the art of the Quiptic, and I think this was another example of that.  Plenty of anagrams to get you going, plenty of wit, and … Read more >>

This was quite straightforward except for a few (14, 22 and 13 down) which took slightly longer than the others.  Thanks to Hectence.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the … Read more >>

My third Nutmeg puzzle in a row!  I must be getting used to her style as I found this one to be fairly easy. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th … Read more >>

The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/quiptic/709. I found this plain sailing, as befits a Quiptic. Across 1. Peer said to be infertile (6) BARREN A homophone of BARON (‘peer’). As often, the … Read more >>

A Quiptic from Moley that is clearly aimed at the target audience, but which I found a bit clunky in places, with some unconvincing cluing at times.  Perhaps I’m being a bit unfair. … Read more >>

A standard Quiptic, made simpler, for me at least, by the many anagrams.  Thanks to Beale, who is not a frequent setter here.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>

Nutmeg always sets an enjoyable puzzle, but like most of her previous puzzles this one is, peerhaps, a liitle too difficult for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th … Read more >>

According to her profile, Hectence is a Manchester City supporter, so to cheer her up after Saturday’s events (footie haters can look away now) I will say that I thought that this was … Read more >>

This is probably one of the easiest Quiptics to date.  But no complaints.  It did have some very nice surfaces, and many anagrams; the latter being part of the reason why I found it … Read more >>

I enjoyed this puzzle, but it was a bit tricky for a Quiptic.  According to some of the comments on the Guardian website it is more challenging than today’s Rufus. Most of the … Read more >>