Phi’s latest puzzle leads us relatively gently into the weekend.
Independent
Independent 12463 / Mog
We have Mog’s monthly Independent appearance today.
Independent 12,462 by Eccles
Our regular (every other week, usually) Wednesday setter. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260916.
Independent 12,461 by Atrica
Firstly, we would like to thank the team at the Indy. A prompt reply from Customer Services yesterday confirming that they were aware that the crossword puzzles were not on the app. We started off using the on-line version which we don’t like. We gave up in the end and waited until the problem was solved. The promised email arrived saying that things were fixed and apologising again for any inconvenience.
Problems occur but we always judge things by how well they are sorted. 10/10 for the Independent.
Anyway – it’s now Tuesday and we have an Atrica puzzle to solve and blog.
Independent 12,460/Jeemz
A nicely judged and tractable cryptic from Jeemz to start the week for Independent puzzlers.
Independent on Sunday 1,907 by Filbert
A stiff Sunday workout from Filbert
Independent 12,459 by Bluebird
Bluebird has come round on my Saturday blogging day again and I know what that means:
There will be a well hidden theme …
Independent 12458 / Phi
It’s a normal Friday for Independent solvers with a puzzle from Phi.
Independent 12,457 by Tack
Tack appears a few times a year in the Independent, but hasn’t landed in my blogging rota slot until now. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260910.
Independent 12,456 by Nimrod
Oh no! It’s Nimrod on a Wednesday!
Independent 12,455 / Coot
Coot has provided our Tuesday teaser today, on what is usually theme day.
Independent 12,454 by Spartacus
My apologies for the extreme lateness of this blog
Independent on Sunday 1,906 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hi all. Filbert has gifted me a big laugh today: at 10a, my standout favourite clue.
Independent 12453 by Quince
Quince again – my second dose of something I have never eaten. Quince certainly makes you think. 28ac was my favourite – very elegant. There are manamany others with lovely surfaces and supporting … Read more >>
Independent 12,452 by Phi
Phiday fun as usual. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260904.