Independent

A lively little number 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 … Read more >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>