Atrica has provided our cruciverbal entertainment today on what is theme day.
Independent
Independent 12,430 by Kairos
The original puzzle may be found here.
Independent on Sunday 1,902 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,429 by Knut
I cannot believe it’s so long since I have blogged a Knut puzzle – it is over 7 years! (*)
Even then I wrote “I have been waiting for another Knut to appear on my blogging rota for far too long.”
The sentiment persists, as you can guess.
Independent 12,428 by Phi
Phi in his usual Friday slot. Link to the original puzzle: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260807
Independent 12,427 by Coot
Coot provides this Thursday’s challenge.
Independent 12,426 / Lark
Lark has provided our cruciverbal entertainment this Wednesday. Unless I am mistaken, as a blogger I have so far had only one previous encounter with this compiler.
Independent 12425 / Deri
It was good to see Deri’s name as the setter for today’s puzzle. I reckon there were 15 clues out of 34 where I had to use three or more colours to indicate the detailed wordplay.
Independent 12,424/Hippogryph
A rather chewy offering from Hippogryph this morning. For this solver, at least.
Independent on Sunday 1,901/Filbert
As always, an expertly constructed, challenging and enjoyable puzzle from Filbert.
Independent 12423 by Quince
As August arrives a puzzle from Quince before the shooting begins. “They dined on Mince and slices of Quince” if my Lear is recalled correctly. And some tasty slices (clues) there are.A little … Read more >>
Independent 12,422 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Independent 12,421 / Mog
Mog’s latest offering has been provided for our entertainment this Thursday in late July.
Independent 12420 / Eccles
Eccles continues his fortnightly appearance today.
Independent 12,419 by Punk
Punk makes one of his infrequent appearances in the Indy (although he’s more often seen elsewhere as Paul or Mudd). Here’s a link to the original puzzle.