Independent

From a quick search of the site, this appears to be Commoner’s 3rd Indy puzzle, and certainly the first one I have solved. On this form, I can only assume that he/she must … Read more >>

It seems a while since we last blogged a Saturday Prize puzzle. We were away last month and mc_rapper67 kindly stepped in for us. Many thanks to him! We thought this was a tricky … Read more >>

It’s Friday today, so not surprising to find Phi occupying the slot this morning. I found that I got about three quarters of the way through this one before grinding to a halt, … Read more >>

Thursday is traditionally the day for the more difficult Independent daily crossword.       Some solvers may feel that today’s crossword touches or crosses the bounds of acceptability for a daily crossword.  Clearly … Read more >>

What does one ever say about Dac’s crosswords except that they are as always quite delightful? He endlessly manages to produce clues that are pithy and smooth (an adjective that is often used in … Read more >>

We struggled a bit more than expected with this one. We solved this independently for a change and found that we each struggled with the same clues in the SE corner although all … Read more >>

Before I begin, a spot of self indulgence I’m getting married on Thursday to Cath and here’s a little extra puzzle from Anax http://crossword.info/anaxcrosswords/flashling . A right Celebration Cracker with a hint of my … Read more >>

A rare online solve for me, not having been able to get hold of a paper last week. Good stuff once again from Hypnos, of course, and everything seemed to fit into place … Read more >>

There are a few remaining gaps in my parsing, and a few I just don’t feel comfortable about. Help always welcome in both cases. Across 8 DIASPORA Migrants told to return almost left … Read more >>

Phi continues to  produce good crosswords that take just the right time to solve.       Phi produces puzzles that have something for all solving abilities.   In my view, this puzzle was … Read more >>

Monk has certainly not disappointed us. Here is a nice crossword with some lovely clues and well-concealed definitions and anagrams. Some of the answers were very simple anagrams yet this was not immediately … Read more >>

As expected a delightful puzzle from Dac. We always appreciate the smooth surfaces or stories behind Dac’s clues. Our favourite today is 26ac. Or could it be 29ac? Or maybe 9ac? On the … Read more >>

It’s been a while since it last fell to me to blog a Punk, so I was relishing the challenge of solving and then blogging this one – while at the same time … Read more >>

The usual well-constructed puzzle, although one or two of the definitions such as those in 9 and 21 required a bit of checking. Across 1. Worthy firm not beyond repair, needing millions invested … Read more >>

Well, I don’t know about you, but I found this hard.  Some very good cluing by Kairos, and you have to say that this setter takes care with his surfaces; there were some … Read more >>