When we knew we were blogging on a Wednesday, we hoped that we would have an Eccles puzzle. We were not disappointed.
Independent
Independent 10,824 / Crosophile
Crosophile has provided our entertainment this Tuesday. As it is Tuesday, we expect a theme, which I almost didn’t spot. 22/05 provides the gateway clue, and there are other sitcoms among the entries … Read more >>
Independent 10,823/Bluth
I blogged Bluth’s Monday crossword last month and said that I could do with some more like that. My wish has been granted. I thought this was another delightful puzzle from this setter, … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,634 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hi everybody. Another week, another Tees, and I’m not complaining! This is the IoS, so as expected I found it rather gentler than last Saturday’s, but no … Read more >>
Independent 10,822 by Maize
Maize fills the Saturday slot this week.
Independent 10,821 by Phi
Phi’s regular Friday challenge. He’s given us quite a few of these over the years, hasn’t he?
Independent 10,820 by Serpent
Another Serpent for us to solve and blog. Our last one was back in April.
Independent 10,819 / Gila
Gila latest puzzle provides this Wednesday’s cruciverbal challenge. I found this to be an entertaining, medium-difficulty puzzle, which was pitched at exactly the right level for the middle of the week. I solved … Read more >>
Independent 10818 / Hoskins
Hoskins provides the challenge today. I thought this was one of Hoskins’ gentler offerings, but still with his trademark humour. There were a few references to Independent crossword setters with … Read more >>
Independent 10,817 by Brunel
Brunel’s second puzzle for the Independent, as far as I can tell; I hope there are many more to come.
Independent on Sunday 1,633/Wire
Wire made his Indy debut in autumn 2018, and I was convinced that I had blogged one of his puzzles since, but I was mistaken. I thought this was a delight, with lots … Read more >>
Independent 10,816 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hello all. Always a pleasure to have a Tees puzzle, although I had to have a couple of cheeky searches to finish. I may not be feeling … Read more >>
Independent 10,815 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again!
Independent 10,814 / Morph
Morph is occupying the Thursday slot this week, offering me the rare treat of blogging one of his puzzles. I found this to be a highly challenging puzzle, at the upper end of … Read more >>
Independent 10813 / Eccles
I always look forward to an Eccles crossword As ever we were treated to some excellent clues with well disguised definitions and a good dollop of topicality with references to politics … Read more >>