Guardian Quiptic

The last couple in were difficult for me. Thanks to Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Moron had misinterpreted doctor’s prime directive (2,2,4) DO NO HARM : Anagram of(… misinterpreted) … Read more >>

A lively and entertaining solve from Matilda this morning, with some inventive clueing to stretch those that fall into the ‘beginner’ rather than the ‘those in a hurry’ category. I have tried to … Read more >>

A no-show by the scheduled blogger so here is an analysis of the clues. I cannot comment as to how this compares with other Quiptics because it is not a series that I … Read more >>

A milestone puzzle today: Quiptic no. 1000. I have given a bit of history about the Quiptic at the end of the blog if you are interested.       Carpathian has got … Read more >>

Thanks to Pan for this enjoyable Quiptic.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. Clues and solutions for 16 across and 6 down have been changed. Across 1 Short and extremely sexy movement made … Read more >>

Anto has the Quiptic for us this morning.           Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>

As we approach Quiptic no. 1000, it’s one of its long-standing setters, Hectence, who is on the oche this morning. As always, she has produced a pleasing puzzle for this slot.     … Read more >>

A good Quiptic, with the NE corner the last to yield. Thanks to Carpathian. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Swimmer private investigator managed to hoax regularly (7) PIRANHA : PI(abbrev. … Read more >>

A delightful Quiptic from Pan this morning which will have given many less experienced solvers the ‘yes, finished it!’ experience. If there is anything that I haven’t explained well enough, just ask.   … Read more >>

Matilda usually produces a sound Quiptic for us, but I found this a bit clunky and overloaded with one particular clue type. I think beginners appreciate puzzles where there is more variety in … Read more >>

Thanks Hectnce for a Quiptic that fits the bill. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There are 3 birds and a couple of bird references in the solutions, but that’s probably of no … Read more >>

A carefully constructed Quiptic which hits the spot. I’d like to think that there’s a newer solver out there today for whom this has been the first completion without help. We all remember … Read more >>