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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.
Independent 12,174 by Eccles
Eccles is back in his usual Wednesday slot, so he’ll have to put up with me two weeks in a row.
Independent 12,173 by Mog
Mog provides us with today’s challenge. We thought it was a while since we blogged a puzzle by Mog but on checking, someone has completed the last two Mog crosswords that we were scheduled to blog as we were away!