Never knowingly undersolved
A bit difficult to start with, but then the pace quickened. Thanks to Imogen. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism? (4,3,3,4) JOBS FOR THE … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found ar https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27426.
A most enjoyable challenge from Vlad this morning. A puzzle brimming with intricate constructions and well-hidden definitions, leading to some rather tricky bits of parsing and lots of smiles as the pennies dropped. … Read more >>
A very nice mix of clues with strong surfaces, with particular favourites 12ac, 20ac, 1dn and 16dn. Thanks Chifonie.
A fine example of a Quiptic from Pan. Thanks to Pan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Old knight in control of brotherhood (9) MONASTERY : [ O(abbrev. for “old”) + … Read more >>
A characteristically devious and topical puzzle for this month’s Genius competition.
What you might call a cerebral offering from Paul this week. I found this a very satisfying solve for a Prize puzzle: the answers revealed themselves at a steady rate, with time to … Read more >>
Fun, and over rather quickly.
A pinch and a punch for the first of the month, and a relatively gentle puzzle from Pasquale to ease us into February. As usual there are a few answers that may be … Read more >>
A pangram from Paul.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27419.
Nutmeg has been a regular Quiptic setter since the puzzle’s inception eighteen years ago. She has delivered another thoughtful and sound offering for beginners this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Pan continues to settle comfortably into the Monday slot. I enjoyed this solve of a generally straightforward puzzle, with enough quirks – unexpected definitions at 8 and 9ac, nifty devices at 12ac and … Read more >>
Apologies for the late post – work stress over the past weeks and calendar incompetence combined meant that I totally forgot I was meant to be posting about this one. Anyway, I thought … Read more >>
It’s not giving anything away to say that we have a fishy offering from Boatman this morning. One good thing about blogging this was that there was no fear of missing a hidden … Read more >>