I enjoyed this. An accessible puzzle for a Sunday but without dumbing-down, nicely done. Thank you Brunel.
Independent
Independent 10,876 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hello everyone. Today Tees takes us on a visit to Wiltshire, with plenty of other crossword scenery to enjoy along the way. I think my favourite clue … Read more >>
Independent 10875 / Phi
Friday wouldn’t seem right without an Independent crossword from Phi. Along with other bloggers of Phi puzzles, I often toss a few random grid entries into Google to see if … Read more >>
Independent 10,874 by Klingsor
A fun challenge from Klingsor; occasionally tricky, but always passing the “makes sense when you see it” test.
Independent 10,873 by Eccles
Great, it’s Wednesday and I have an Eccles to solve and blog on my own.
Independent 10,872 / Dill
Dill is occupying this week’s Tuesday slot. Dill is a compiler whose work I have limited experience of blogging and solving, so I wasn’t quite sure what lay in store for me today. … Read more >>
Independent 10,871 by Vigo
An enjoyable Monday puzzle from Vigo.
Independent on Sunday 1,642 by Knut
The puzzle is available here. Hi everyone. Once again Knut scores! (9a) – but I couldn’t possibly be cross. With this setter I always know I’m in for some fun. Not much … Read more >>
Independent 10,870 by Filbert (Sat 14th Aug)
Some bloggers see the name Filbert and immediately leap to nut-based puns: “It was/wasn’t a tough nut to crack” / “Today’s nutty setter …” etc. Unfortunately I am unable to stoop to this … Read more >>
Independent 10,869 by Phi
As usual we have Phi providing our Friday entertainment – though he’s been popping up on other days lately.
Independent 10,868 by Rodriguez
Rodriguez pops up again today.
Independent 10,867 / Tees
The mid-week slot has been occupied by Tees this week. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, which I made steady progress through but found hard to finish and to fully parse. … Read more >>
Independent 10866 / Bluth
A puzzle from Bluth. I am a Bluth fan because his clues generate interesting wordplay and he usually has something quirky in the grid. The puzzle today celebrates the American … Read more >>
Independent 10,865 by Hoskins
An enjoyable puzzle from the reliable Hoskins
Independent on Sunday 1,641/Tees
Tees on good form as usual with a pleasing and tractable crossword. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>