Guardian Quiptic

You always know you’re going to get a well-constructed and tractable puzzle from the Don when he’s in Quiptic mode. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>

Thank you to Chandler. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Factory worker ready to supply remote control device (7) HANDSET : HAND(a factory worker/one engaged in manual labour) + SET(ready/in a … Read more >>

Apologies for the late appearance of the blog. Bloody Grauniad. A fine Quiptic from Hectence, with a pangram to boot. I think beginners and less experienced solvers would have enjoyed this one. Abbreviations … Read more >>

Bonjour This morning’s Guardian Quiptic is not yet available on the newspaper’s site – last week’s puzzle is still showing.  I will solve the crossword and write up a blog when someone at … Read more >>

A fine crossword from Carpathian, which hits the spot for a Quiptic nicely, I think. A generous grid, some Easy Annies to get going with, no obscure words, a nice variety of devices. … Read more >>

Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Proceeds with instruction to enter after part exchange (6) INCOME : [“COME IN”](instruction to enter/come through) with the last 2 letters … Read more >>

I’ve often commented that Anto seems not to set puzzles specifically for the Quiptic slot, but I felt that this one was aimed more at beginners and improving solvers. That said, there were … Read more >>

Hectence shows off her skills as a Quiptic setter this morning. If you are in the ‘beginner’ category, then have another look at the surface readings in this puzzle. They are all beautifully … Read more >>

Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Cab door being slammed in the city (7) CORDOBA : Anagram of(… being slammed) CAB DOOR. Defn: … in Spain. 5. … Read more >>

Seeing Anto’s name on a Quiptic never gives me a ‘Be still, my beating heart!’ moment. Your reaction may differ, and you can tell me so below. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>

A thoughtfully constructed Quiptic from Hectence this morning. She’s good at this kind of stuff, you know. There were one or two that took a bit of parsing, but then when you’re learning … Read more >>