Guardian Quiptic – Page 18

Quiptic 1,137 by Hectence

Fri September 3, 2021 at 11:13 amMon August 30, 2021 at 10:07 am by Quirister

As usual Hectence gives us a slightly tricky Quiptic, but an enjoyable one.

Guardian Quiptic 1,136/Matilda

Mon August 23, 2021 at 11:23 amMon August 23, 2021 at 7:23 am by Pierre

A delightful puzzle from Matilda this morning, which hits the spot for a Quiptic perfectly, I think. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1135 Anto

Mon August 16, 2021 at 1:44 pm by scchua

Thanks to Anto. Apologies for the late blog mainly due to the late posting of the puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Fast food outlet initially lacking music (3,3) HIP … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,134/Pan

Mon August 9, 2021 at 6:30 am by Pierre

I had to make an early start on this Pan puzzle this morning, so it might be that my brain was not fully engaged, but I found this a bit chewier than usual … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,133 by Pasquale

Mon August 2, 2021 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Pasquale has been setting quite a few Quiptics lately – he’s always good value.

Guardian Quiptic 1,132/Carpathian

Mon July 26, 2021 at 5:52 pmMon July 26, 2021 at 9:35 am by Pierre

A delightful Quiptic from Carpathian this morning, with crystal-clear cluing and a nice variety of devices for the less-experienced solver to wrestle with. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1131 Hectence

Mon July 19, 2021 at 8:22 amMon July 19, 2021 at 7:29 am by scchua

Thank you to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. P.S. Thanks also to Gaufrid for standing in in my absence 4 weeks ago. Across 7. Charlie’s copying Mike in holidaying under canvas … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,130/Matilda

Mon July 12, 2021 at 10:06 amMon July 12, 2021 at 9:28 am by Pierre

A Quiptic from Matilda that mainly did what it is intended to do. I do have a couple of niggles, however. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,129 by Anto

Mon July 5, 2021 at 11:14 am by Quirister

Mostly straightforward from Anto, with a few untidy bits.

Guardian Quiptic 1,128/Pan

Mon June 28, 2021 at 4:29 pmMon June 28, 2021 at 1:51 am by Pierre

A pleasing and tractable Quiptic from long-time setter Pan. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,127 / Carpathian

Mon June 21, 2021 at 3:34 pm by Gaufrid

A no-show by the scheduled blogger so here is a simple analysis of the clues. Across 1 Upright house and home (6) HONEST – HO (house) NEST (home) 4 Clean ersatz stool (7) … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,126/Hectence

Mon June 14, 2021 at 8:14 am by Pierre

A fine Quiptic from Hectence this morning, with a good but always fair challenge for the beginner and something to entertain the more experienced solver too. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>

Quiptic 1,125 by Beale

Mon June 7, 2021 at 9:42 am by Quirister

Beale provides today’s Quiptic: some easy clues to get started, and a few trickier ones for exercise.

Guardian Quiptic 1,124/Pasquale

Mon May 31, 2021 at 5:58 pmMon May 31, 2021 at 9:46 am by Pierre

We don’t see Pasquale very often in the Quiptic slot, but when we do, you can be assured of a thoughtfully constructed, tractable beginners’ puzzle. Enjoy. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1123 Matilda

Mon May 24, 2021 at 1:56 pmMon May 24, 2021 at 7:44 am by scchua

Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Advantageous to be young with a lisp … (6) USEFUL : … pronounced(to be …) with a lisp, “youthful”(young). 5. … … Read more >>