Guardian Quiptic – Page 37

Quiptic 853 by Hectence

Mon March 21, 2016 at 12:50 pmMon March 21, 2016 at 8:43 am by newmarketsausage

It is Hectence who graces the Quiptic slot today.

Guardian Quiptic 852/Moley

Mon March 14, 2016 at 2:24 am by Pierre

I enjoyed this Quiptic from Moley. One or two double definitions that didn’t quite hit the spot for me, but otherwise an excellent puzzle for those just getting used to the world of … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 851 Provis

Mon March 7, 2016 at 8:45 amMon March 7, 2016 at 4:06 am by scchua

A brisk and enjoyable solve, at the easier end for a Quiptic. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Require left-winger to return after organised resistance starts (5) ORDER … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 850/Beale

Mon February 29, 2016 at 9:51 am by Pierre

I found this a difficult Quiptic, and when I’d finished solving and blogging it, I discovered why. Quiptics with a theme are about as rare as hens’ teeth, but there’s one here. It’s … Read more >>

Quiptic 849 by Anto

Mon February 22, 2016 at 9:01 am by newmarketsausage

The newest kid on the Quiptic block returns with an enjoyable challenge to start us on the cryptic week.

Guardian Quiptic 848/Pan

Mon February 15, 2016 at 10:45 amMon February 15, 2016 at 9:25 am by Pierre

I enjoyed this Quiptic from Pan, but a bit tricky in places, I thought. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 847 Hectence

Mon February 8, 2016 at 10:42 amMon February 8, 2016 at 3:48 am by scchua

Thank you to Hectence for a Quiptic with, I think, about the right level of difficulty. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Wrong to send volunteers round on service call (2,5) … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 846/Moley

Mon February 1, 2016 at 10:06 am by Pierre

Bonjour. Thank goodness January is over. Slightly terse blog this morning, because I’m on a bit of a mission with work commitments. But good stuff from Moley – what did you think? … Read more >>

Quiptic 845 by Provis

Mon January 25, 2016 at 7:21 am by newmarketsausage

Provis has had a colourful career.

Guardian Quiptic 844/Nutmeg

Mon January 18, 2016 at 2:16 pmMon January 18, 2016 at 10:26 am by Pierre

I never thought that I’d be writing this sentence, but this Quiptic from Nutmeg didn’t really do the business for me this morning. Some words that perhaps shouldn’t get … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 843 Anto

Mon January 11, 2016 at 6:02 pmMon January 11, 2016 at 7:34 am by scchua

I daresay, relatively speaking, I spent more time on this than most Cryptics. Thanks to Anto. I recall that commenters (mostly) rounded on this setter in his/her previous outings. Déjà vu! Definitions are … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 842/Pan

Mon January 4, 2016 at 8:35 am by Pierre

A sound Quiptic from Pan. Perhaps a bit tricky in places, but I’ll put that down to having been roughed up by Radian in the Independent earlier on this morning. … Read more >>

Quiptic 841 by Hectence

Mon December 28, 2015 at 8:38 am by newmarketsausage

Phew. Not a bit of leftover turkey or a stale mince pie in sight.

Guardian Quiptic 840/Moley

Mon December 21, 2015 at 10:29 am by Pierre

A good Quiptic from Moley this morning, but a bit tough in places. Or perhaps that’s just me suffering brain fade after hearing Frosty the fricking Snowman in my local Sainsbury’s just too … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 839 Provis

Mon December 14, 2015 at 3:03 pmMon December 14, 2015 at 10:01 am by scchua

A slow start to this, but then a quick finish. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Mock journalist about journey by bike (6) DERIDE : Reversal of(… about) … Read more >>