Independent

The puzzle is available here.   Hi all.  We have another very entertaining puzzle from Bluth.  An unfamiliar name prevented me from finishing unaided, but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment.  Obviously, I CATEGORISED … Read more >>

As usual, we have a puzzle from Phi this Friday       I note the two entries in the bottom row can be read together as MIDDLE ENGLAND, defined by Chambers as … Read more >>

It is Radian whose latest puzzle, with its aesthetically pleasing number, graces this week’s Tuesday slot. Tuesday is theme day, and you don’t have to look far to find references to all things … Read more >>

A puzzle from Hoskins to start the Indy week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>

The puzzle is available here.   Hi everyone.  A chewier-than-normal Sunday, I thought.  There were a few unknowns for me, but nothing I couldn’t deduce from the clues and crossing letters.  My main … Read more >>

The blogging calendar works its wonders. The stars are aligned! The gods have given me a Serpent to blog same as last time I was on Saturday Indy duty. This is great because … Read more >>

Eccles is occupying this week’s Wednesday slot. I found this to be an enjoyable, medium-difficulty puzzle, perfect for a working day. I made steady progress from start to finish, halting in the NE … Read more >>

A puzzle from Crosophile today.       Tuesday is theme day in the Independent cryptic crossword series, so I was on the lookout when solving.  I think the theme was fairly well … Read more >>

A typical Independent on Sunday puzzle from Hoskins. That is to say, easy-end. And in traditional Hoskins style, the vast majority of the clues have a reference to sex, drugs, drink or flatulence. … Read more >>