Really glad to see that I was blogging Pasquale, who’ve I’ve blogged in the Quiptic spot before. He is one of the setters who can lend his hand to a range of difficulties, producing Quiptics and Cryptic puzzles that fit the bill. The puzzle is found here
Guardian Quiptic
Guardian Quiptic 1,295/Hectence
Hectence is one of our long-standing Quiptic setters and brings us this Sunday’s offering. First off, it’s a pangram: all 26 letters feature, and this is itself a feature of all Hectence’s Quiptic … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1294 Kite
Thank you to Kite. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Appeal from lover to flirt heartlessly (6) BEAUTY : BEAU(lover/boyfriend) plus(to) “toy”(to flirt/to lead on as if sexually attracted) minus its … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,293/Anto
Anto often divides opinion when he is seen in the Quiptic slot. Personally, I found the imprecision in a number of clues a frustration here, since that’s not what you want when you … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,292 by Pasquale
A fine Quiptic from the ever-reliable Pasquale.
Guardian Quiptic 1,291/Chandler
A carefully constructed Quiptic from Chandler for our Sunday morning entertainment. Hits the spot, I think. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,290 by Picaroon
I’m standing in for the usual blogger as it’s summer holiday time, so had the joy of blogging a Picaroon Quiptic, as an additional Quiptic blog this month. The crossword can be found here.
Guardian Quiptic 1,289/Anto
Anto’s first crosswords for the Guardian were in the Quiptic slot, and it’s fair to say that they were not universally well received, either for their quality or for their suitability for the … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,288 by Pasquale
Lovely Quiptic from Pasquale, who produces a range of puzzles at different levels. The crossword can be found here
Guardian Quiptic 1,287/Hectence
A Quiptic from Hectence that took me a while to get into, but which fell out nicely in the end. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1286 Chandler
Thank you to Chandler. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Portion of money from large farm in borders of Tennessee (7) TRANCHE : RANCH(a large farm where cattle and other animals are … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,285/Picaroon
One of the most positive things that Alan Connor has done since he took over as Guardian crossword editor is to recruit additional, established setters to join the team of those who compile … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,284 by Pasquale
This week’s Quiptic is by Pasquale who is an experienced setter, producing crosswords at different levels.
Guardian Quiptic 1,283/Carpathian
A fine Quiptic from Carpathian this morning. She’s good at this, as well as at being Vigo in the Independent when she wants to be more challenging. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1282 Picaroon
Thank you to Picaroon. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Reluctant to wear oddly cheesy apparel (7) CLOTHES : LOTH(reluctant/unwilling) contained in(to wear) 1st, 3rd and 5th letters of(oddly) “cheesy“. 5. … Read more >>