A pleasant gentle crossword from Silvanus today. I thought one or two of the surfaces (10ac, 15ac, …) were perhaps a little underwhelming, but on the other hand some (11ac, 1dn, …) were very good.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Independent
Independent 9586 / Knut
As usual, we enjoyed today’s puzzle from Knut. The theme became apparent very early on with the very straightforward gateway clue at 15ac. Several of 15ac’s film titles appear in the entries … Read more >>
Independent 9585/Hoskins
Ever had the feeling that you’ve been set up? A very pleasing puzzle from Hoskins, typically straightforward in the traditional Indy Monday style. As well as the usual sex, … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,427 by Phi
A middling sort of puzzle, not a pushover but not going to upset your Sunday lunch plans either. Thank you Phi.
Independent 9584 by Radian
Radian making a rare Saturday appearance with a puzzle that made a fool of me, twice! Solving went well to begin with. I made a note: A dozen clues answered at the first pass. Later … Read more >>
Independent 9583 / Maize
Maize takes over the normal Friday Phi slot today. The top line of the grid, LADY BOUNTIFUL, hints at a theme and study of all the across entries shows that … Read more >>
Independent 9582/Serpent
Sorry about the lateness of this post. Also its primitiveness: the nice software that I generally use was for some reason unavailable this morning and I did it the old laborious way, writing … Read more >>
Independent 9581 / Dac
It’s great to see Dac back this Wednesday – all the usual smooth surfaces and straightforward clueing. Are we showing our age (and Dac’s!) with 6d and 24ac? We don’t think that … Read more >>
Independent 9,580 / Hob
Hob has provided a puzzle to challenge and delight this Tuesday. I am late posting owing to work commitments, but that has not stopped me from thoroughly enjoying this multi-layered puzzle, with all … Read more >>
Independent 9,579 by Tees
Tees on a monday? Been a while since I blogged the Teaser.
Independent on Sunday 1,426 by Peter
I haven’t tackled many Peter puzzles. As is often the case with a relatively unfamiliar setter, a tentative start meant it took me a while to get going. Things soon fell into place … Read more >>
Independent crossword 9578 by Poins
Is June 24th a special day? Well I’m sure it is to some people – so happy birthday to them. To be honest, I didn’t realise there was anything particularly special about 24th … Read more >>
Independent 9,577 by Phi
When is Phi anything other than sound and enjoyable? I can never see his devilish Ninas, so perhaps these are less than enjoyable, for me. But not for all.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Independent 9576 / Klingsor
A great Thursday challenge from Klingsor this week that we really enjoyed. The NE corner went in fairly quickly and as soon as 10 across was solved we both thought – pangram? … Read more >>
Independent 9,575 / Eccles
Eccles appears to be standing in for Dac in the Wednesday slot this week. And speaking of standing in for people, many thanks to Gaufrid for replacing me at short notice last Thursday, … Read more >>