Independent

This Tuesday’s cruciverbal treat has been provided by Hippogryph. As Tuesday is theme day, I was on the look-out from the start, and indeed Hippogryph signposts his theme in the clue at 13. … Read more >>

A delightful puzzle from Filbert, with a wide range of subject matter which had me ferreting around in various reference books to find out more. And something unusual for a Monday … … … Read more >>

First Saturday in November, as the fireworks prepare to fly, Nimrod sets the clues. Better put my best analytical head on then. Possibly not as tough as I was expecting, but still a … Read more >>

Skinny has compiled this week’s Wednesday puzzle. Skinny is still a relatively new compiler for me to solve and blog. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Indy spectrum … Read more >>

It’s a puzzle from Wiglaf today       Tuesday is theme day in the Independent, but I’m unable to spot one.  There is a MELANGE or ASSORTMENT of entries including a couple … Read more >>

A carefully constructed and pleasing puzzle from Tees for our Sunday morning entertainment. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>

Filbert latest puzzle has been provided for our sheer delectation this Thursday. I found this to be a challenging and at the same time thoroughly entertaining puzzle, a joy to solve from start … Read more >>

Eccles continues to deliver crosswords with excellent surfaces for clever clues.       This week we have a crossword with a strong political theme, but I wonder whether Eccles realised that one … Read more >>