Welcome back to Dill, whose puzzles don’t seem to have come up very often recently.
Independent
Independent on Sunday 1660 Tees
Thank you to Tees. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Develop complex (9) ELABORATE : Double defn: 1st: To add more detail to, say, a theory, policy, or basic story line; … Read more >>
Independent 10,978 by Methuselah (Saturday Puzzle 18 December 2021)
Methuselah seems to be a new Indy setter on the block – with a few Indy and IOS puzzles blogged on this site since about April this year…although with a name like that, you’d have thought they’d been around for ages!
Independent 10,977 / Phi
Phi is to be found this week in his usual Friday slot. Before going any further, let me apologise for the late posting, due to an unexpectedly manic day at the office. The … Read more >>
Independent 10976 / Klingsor
I always enjoy a Klingsor puzzle I liked this one particularly because of the intricate wordplay in some clues. There are a number of parsings when I have had to … Read more >>
Independent 10,975 by Eccles
Eccles hasn’t lined up with my Wednesday blog slot for a few months; glad to meet up again this week.
Independent 10,974 by Rodriguez
What a delight it was solving Rodriguez’ puzzle today.
Independent 10,973 by Radian
I found this quite tough and needed a couple of goes to finish.
Independent on Sunday 1,659 by Tees
Another nice puzzle for a Sunday: not too easy, not too hard. Thank you Tees.
Independent 10,972 by Serpent
We were pleased to see that we were blogging a Serpent puzzle today.
Independent 10971 / Phi
As happens most Fridays, we have a puzzle from Phi The grid is filled with everyday words. There are a few entries related to plays, musicals, theatres or concert halls but … Read more >>
Independent 10,970 by Bluth
Bluth has become a regular Indy setter in the last year or so, and one I always enjoy meeting.
Independent 10,969 by Crosophile
Crosophile fills the mid-week slot this week.
Independent 10,968 / Knut
Today is theme day, and Knut has not disappointed, producing a tribute puzzle to 5D. It would be interesting to know if Knut had submitted this puzzle for publication prior to 5D’s death … Read more >>
Independent 10,967/Quince
A new Indy setter in Quince, I think, so welcome to him or her. A pleasing and well-constructed puzzle, but rather chewy for a typical Monday, I would aver. More importantly, especially with … Read more >>