A solid and entertaining cryptic from Hubble to start the crosswording week in The Independent.
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Independent on Sunday 1904 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12,441 by Hoskins
Hoskins provides our Saturday challenge this weekend.
Independent 12,440 / Phi
As is customary on Friday, Phi’s latest puzzle takes us gently into the weekend and all its cruciverbal challenges.
Independent 12439 / Mev
This Thursday’s Independent cryptic is set by Mev.
Independent 12,438 by Nepeta
I believe this is Nepeta’s second Indy puzzle, after a well-regarded debut in April this year. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260819.
Independent 12,437 by Mog
It’s Tuesday and we have a Mog to solve and blog.
Independent 12,436 by Brunel
A Monday morning challenge from Brunel
Independent on Sunday 1,903 by Filbert
Another super Sunday puzzle from Filbert
Independent 12,435 by Ringoe
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hello all. This was my first Ringoe puzzle, but it won’t be my last. I must have been in the zone because it slipped down a treat.
Independent 12434 / Phi
The Independent Friday slot is filled in usual fashion by Phi.
Independent 12,433 by Bluebird
Bluebird is a fairly regular setter in the Indy but I don’t think I’ve blogged him before. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260813
Independent 12,432 by Eccles
Eccles is back in his ‘regular ‘ Wednesday slot this week
Independent 12,431 / Atrica
Atrica has provided our cruciverbal entertainment today on what is theme day.
Independent 12,430 by Kairos
The original puzzle may be found here.