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Guardian Quiptic 644/Moley

Mon March 19, 2012 at 7:12 am by Pierre

A value for money Quiptic from Moley today, with a very full grid to keep us occupied. I think it’s certainly an accessible puzzle, with plenty of anagrams to get beginners going. There … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 643 Hectence

Mon March 12, 2012 at 3:13 pmMon March 12, 2012 at 9:38 am by scchua

This was a fair level of difficulty for a Quiptic. Enjoyably so, so thanks Hectance. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The picture sets at the bottom each has its own unidentified link … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 642 / Arachne

Mon March 5, 2012 at 11:41 am by Big Dave

I always look forward to Quiptics by Arachne (and Orlando), so today is a lucky day. This is an excellent puzzle with many of those clues that make you smile. Most of the … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 641, by Pan

Mon February 27, 2012 at 2:10 am by PeterO

When I started solving this, it seemed for a while to be shaping up as a little tough for a Quiptic, but on writing it up, I’m not sure how it gave that impression.

Guardian Quiptic 640/Beale

Mon February 20, 2012 at 8:38 am by Pierre

A quick check reveals that this is the first Beale I’ve had to blog, and this little baby didn’t lie down to sleep without a bit of a fight … I think this … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 639 Orlando

Mon February 13, 2012 at 10:09 am by scchua

Thanks Orlando for a staple Quiptic – cryptic definitions, double definitions, some cryptic too, and not too complex charades and anagrams. Elegantly straightforward clues, but still enjoyable. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 638 / Nutmeg

Wed February 8, 2012 at 7:32 pmMon February 6, 2012 at 11:53 am by Big Dave

Today’s puzzle from Nutmeg is just right for the Quiptic genre. An agreeable mix of clues which provide a good grounding for the newer solver. I look forward to your comments. Most of … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic N° 637, by Hectence

Mon January 30, 2012 at 3:31 amMon January 30, 2012 at 2:18 am by PeterO

I think this was nearer to the level of a Guardian Cryptic than most Quiptics; perhaps aimed at a neophyte in the process of sharpening his or her solving skills.

Guardian Quiptic 636/Pan

Mon January 23, 2012 at 7:54 am by Pierre

A lovely Quiptic from Pan, I thought. Plenty of charades, anagrams and insertions, but all clearly signposted and just right for the improving solver. Abbreviations dd double definition cd cryptic … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 635 Arachne

Mon January 16, 2012 at 5:02 pmMon January 16, 2012 at 10:53 am by scchua

Thanks Arachne for an enjoyable crossword (by no means a walkover) with some clever surfaces. For some reason, I got slowed down in the NE quarter, but the latter provided my favourite clues for … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 634 / Moley

Mon January 9, 2012 at 5:15 pmMon January 9, 2012 at 11:02 am by Big Dave

It’s been over a year since I reviewed one of Moley’s Quiptics, and little has changed. This is yet another very ordinary crossword, notable only for the inclusion of 15 anagrams in 29 … Read more >>

Quiptic N° 633 by Beale

Mon January 2, 2012 at 12:15 pmMon January 2, 2012 at 5:18 am by PeterO

It took me a little while to get into Beale’s style of clue, but once I got used to it, things went quickly.

Quiptic 632/Orlando

Mon December 26, 2011 at 9:46 am by Pierre

A nicely constructed entry-level puzzle from Orlando for Boxing Day morning. Plenty of anagrams to get you going, but a good range of other devices too. cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 631 Nutmeg

Mon December 19, 2011 at 6:12 pmMon December 19, 2011 at 10:38 am by scchua

‘Tis the time of the year, when crosswords, like other things, get Christmas-y. This one gives a gentle start to the festivities – no hangover and no indigestion, so to speak! Thanks Nutmeg, … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 630 / Hectence

Mon December 12, 2011 at 11:16 am by Big Dave

Today’s puzzle from Hectence had a good balance of clues and was easy to solve. Those new to cryptic crosswords might have struggled a bit with constructs like out-fits and de-tailed, but they … Read more >>