Phi is occupying his usual Friday slot, bringing this sweltering week’s suite of mid-week puzzles to an end.
Independent
Independent 12391 / Umpire
Umpire is an infrequent setter of Independent puzzles. There were four in 2025 and three in 2024. Until today, there has only been one previous puzzle from Umpire in 2026. Umpire has included … Read more >>
Independent 12,390 by Kairos
Good to see Kairos again; it’s a while since he lined up with my blog schedule.
Independent 12,389 by Hoskins
I’m a stranger in these parts: I normally give here a link to the crossword, but to find where the Independent hides theirs would take me more time than I can .reasonably afford
Independent 12,388/Hubble
A pleasing and reasonably accessible puzzle from Hubble to get the crosswording week in the Independent underway.
Independent on Sunday 1,895 by Filbert
Another superb Sunday puzzle from Filbert
Independent 12,387 by Mog
Hello everyone
“To err is human, to nearly blog the answers to a national paper crossword a day early: moronic”
Independent 12386 / Phi
It’s Friday, so, as with most Fridays, we have a puzzle from Phi in the Independent.
Independent 12,385 by Bluejacket
This is Bluejacket’s fourth Thursday puzzle of 2026, and I’ve been the blogger for three of them in a row: perhaps he’s on the same four-week cycle as the Indy blogging rota.
Independent 12384 / Eccles
We have another good crossword from Eccles this Wednesday.
Independent 12,383 / Deri
Deri is another compiler whose work I have had little opportunity to solve and/or blog.
Independent 12,382 by Longitude
A Monday morning workout from Longitude
Independent 12,381 by Quince
Apologies for the (extreme) lateness of this blog, which should have appeared yesterday
Independent on Sunday 1,894 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hi all. On a sunny Sunday morning, the arrival of a Filbert puzzle means that for a little while all is right with the world.
Independent 12,380 by Phi
Phi in his regular Friday slot.