Another puzzle of the calibre we expect from Eccles, although a bit tougher for me than some of his recent offerings, to finish at least.
Independent
Independent 12185 / Filbert
Filbert sets the puzzle this Tuesday, which is often theme day in the Independent cryptic series.
Independent 12,184 by Italicus
Monday’s puzzle is brought to you by Italicus
York S & B 24th Oct 2025 by Platypus
Platypus here is an alias for a large group of setters who all contributed to the puzzle. You can solve the puzzle at https://mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2788.
Independent on Sunday 1,861/Filbert
I don’t know about you, but I seldom finish a Filbert crossword these days in one sitting.
Independent 12183 by Dalibor
With autumn in full swing and the clocks about to change Dalibor brings some Saturday fun. Quite a rare appearance as a setter for a fellow blogger on this site, I believe. I … Read more >>
Independent 12,182 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again!
Independent 12,181 / Tees
My apologies for the very late posting of the blog on what was a crazy day at work.
Independent 12180 / Eccles
Eccles is now virtually a fixture as a setter of the Independent Wednesday crossword.
Independent 12,179 by Hoskins
Hoskins today with his usual hints of naughtiness scattered across the clues.
Independent 12,178 by Hubble
I thought I'd seen Hubble before but I can't find any previous puzzles on 225 which have appeared under that name, so maybe this is a new compiler.
Independent No. 12,177 by Umpire
No flowery prose from me today: in the middle of a house move, so technically now ex-LeedsClimber!
Thank you, Umpire for the grid
Independent 12,176 / Phi
A fairly challenging Friday puzzle by Phi today, on a grid accommodating a good few longer entries.
Independent 12175 / Wiglaf
Wiglaf sets the Independent cryptic challenge today.