Guardian Quiptic

‘For beginners and those in a hurry’, says the puff on the Guardian crossword website.  I’m not a beginner, but it’s a good job I wasn’t in a hurry this morning. Please tell … Read more >>

It’s been quite a while since the last Beale Quiptic, so it took a bit of re-orientation to his style.  The NE corner was last to be completed.  Thanks to Beale.  Definitions are … Read more >>

Another good Quiptic from Pan. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 12th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the wordplay are shown with the unused letters in brackets e.g. … Read more >>

Nutmeg has produced a fair but toughish Quiptic for us this morning, I think.  A good variety of cluing this month, with one or two that I particularly enjoyed. After the embarrassment of … Read more >>

Quite nicely pitched for a par Quiptic level of difficulty.  Lots of anagrams to help the solver.  Thanks Moley.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links … Read more >>

This puzzle from Pan seems to have achieved the right level for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the wordplay … Read more >>

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 >>

A straightforward enjoyable Quiptic from Arachne (who can turn up or down the difficulty level, as required).  Thank you to Arachne.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.   [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>

Another good puzzle with a good range of clue types, but I wonder how many solvers from South of the Border knew the Scottish word for shudder. Most of the definitions given are … Read more >>

A bit tricky for a Quiptic, I thought, but perhaps you think differently.         Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>

A typical Quiptic puzzle by Hectence, none too taxing.  Thank you Hectence.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The 4 pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 Messed up … Read more >>

A good puzzle with a good range of clue types, but perhaps a little tough for a Quiptic. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations … Read more >>