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This was another fine puzzle from Phi that ranged over a wide range of general knowledge.       There were quite a few references to, and use of the French language – PIÈCES … Read more >>

Rather late today I’m afraid for various reasons, not the least of which was that this was hard; for me, at any rate, although it all (or nearly all) makes sense now and … Read more >>

As we have come to expect, another neat puzzle from Dac with excellent surfaces and crafty misdirections – a pleasure to solve and blog! We particularly liked 16A for its use of ‘setter’ … Read more >>

It has been a while since I have blogged a Radian puzzle, and I haven’t solved enough of his to have got into any sort of rhythm. What’s more, Tuesday tends to be … Read more >>

Punk is a regular contributor of the Indy Monday puzzle when Quixote’s having a long weekend, and I’m always pleased to see him when it’s my turn to blog.  This was a tough … Read more >>

Poins seems to be getting a regular monthly slot in the IoS these days, and we’ve been bumping into each other on Sunday mornings these last months, which I don’t mind at all.  … Read more >>

A first for me – a Nestor puzzle to blog – always fun and always so original. The master of misdirection, he certainly is. Nestor’s puzzles are always a pleasure, full of humourous … Read more >>

The usual good crossword from Phi that I found a bit harder than usual. I’m still quite lost on 25ac and would be grateful for some help here: it will surely be forthcoming … Read more >>

It’s Thursday, it’s Klingsor, so we expected to have to get our thinking caps on! The last Klingsor we blogged was a Saturday Prize Puzzle which we really enjoyed and this one ‘hit … Read more >>

We had Crosophile in the Wednesday slot last week, so it was odds-on that Dac would occupy the same slot this week, and indeed he does. I had less time this morning to … Read more >>

The appearance of a puzzle by Eimi usually signifies a theme or the need for a wide range of general knowledge.  Today was no exception.       The puzzle celebrates the acting career … Read more >>

Very nice to return to the Indy blog in place of Phil who is undergoing a cataract operation today. We wish him a speedy recovery … … and what a pleasant surprise to … Read more >>

I thought this was about right for a Sunday puzzle.  A few long charades to tease the mind, and an enjoyable solve on the whole.  Thanks to Hypnos.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The … Read more >>

The usual high-quality clueing from Bannsider, with a varied mix of the old and the new – and no particular theme or nina (that I could see). The old/classic? References to Levi, Hosea, Eucharist, … Read more >>

No complaints from us today with a Phi puzzle to blog! Often with Phi there is a nina or as in last week’s puzzle, linked clues. We cannot find anything this week but … Read more >>