This is Phi’s second appearance this week – whatever happened to Phi-day?
Independent
Independent 10,223 by Wiglaf
An enjoyably satisfactory crossword from Wiglaf today. It seemed to me that it was on the hard side, but everything (except for the doubt mentioned below) is solid and convincing.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Independent 10,222 by Monk
We always look forward to blogging Monk’s puzzles…….
Independent 10,221 / Gila
Gila has set our mid-week puzzle this time, on a less common grid with three 15-letter lights. I found this quite a teaser, and although I made swift progress through the top half, … Read more >>
Independent 10220 / Radian
Radian has given us what I thought was a fairly gentle crossword today For a change, I have been able to parse all the entries before getting too deeply into … Read more >>
Independent 10,219 by Phi
A well crafted puzzle by Phi of very high quality. This was much more accessible than last Monday’s puzzle (no obscure bands, at any rate) but still required a lot of careful thought to decrypt all the clues.
Independent on Sunday 1,533/Skinny
As far as I can tell, this is a debut for Skinny, so welcome. I found this a tractable and pleasing puzzle in the IoS style, spoilt only by one clue which is … Read more >>
Independent 10,218 by Tyrus
The puzzle can be found here. Hi everyone. I hope you’re having a good weekend. Thanks to Tyrus for today’s puzzling fun. I was expecting a real challenge, but in the event, … Read more >>
Independent 10,217 by Wire
Wire takes over from Phi this Friday with an enjoyable puzzle to end the week.
Independent 10,216 / Serpent
Serpent has set this Thursday’s cruciverbal challenge. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, which it has taken quite some time to parse and blog. I am still not sure whether “argument” … Read more >>
Independent 10215 / Eccles
Eccles has provided a good Wednesday puzzle today There is one clue where I have struggled with the definition and that is at 20 down. I am confident of REMOVE … Read more >>
Independent 10,214 by Knut
Apart from my criticisms, which are detailed in the blog, Knut has given us his usual pleasant crossword.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Independent 10,213/Tees
Tees can do mainstream; Tees can do left-field. In places this was the latter. This took me a long time to solve. Tees will always reward your patience and lead … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1532 Phi
Thank you to Phi…is there a particular reason why he’s appearing on Sunday, which is not his usual spot…? Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Yes there is. On this date (7 … Read more >>
Independent 10,212 by Filbert (Saturday 6th July 2019)
Since appearing on the scene sometime over a year ago Filbert has appeared about once a month, and though I’m sure I haven’t tackled all of them, when I see the name I … Read more >>