Nice start to the week from Monday regular Filbert. Mondays were traditionally the easier day of the week, not always any more it seems.
Independent
Independent on Sunday 1,702 by Hoskins
An awful puzzle from the depraved mind of Hoskins. Due to its extremely poor taste it should not be attempted by anyone. You can find it here.
Independent 11,229 by Tees
A brief intro today as I have a lot on at the moment, both figuratively and literally – after all, now it’s gone October 1st I can’t afford to put the heating on … Read more >>
Independent 11,228 by Methuselah
Not Phiday but Methuselah-day today – though Friday’s usual setter gets a nod in the wordplay of one clue.
Independent 11,227 by Serpent
Apologies to Serpent – you have us blogging your puzzle again. As we are not complaining, we hope you aren’t either.
Independent 11,226 / Raich
This week’s Wednesday slot has been filled by Raich. It is a while since it has fallen to me to blog a puzzle by this compiler. I found this to be an enjoyable, … Read more >>
Independent 11225 / Rodriguez
Rodriguez fills the Tuesday Independent slot this week Tuesday is usually theme day, but it took me a long time to see what was going on despite the clue to … Read more >>
Independent 11,224 by Phi
It's unusual to see Phi on a Monday, so this was a pleasant surprise.
Independent on Sunday 1,701/Nitsy
Nitsy has been on the crossword circuit for over a decade now, but we don’t see much of him in the Indy. I’ve always liked his crosswords: they are carefully written, thoughtfully constructed … Read more >>
Independent 11,223 by Bluebird
A new compiler for me as October comes around and we begin to solve by candle-light? Though not the first puzzle from Bluebird. Some interesting and fun clues – 14ac, 5dn and 16dn … Read more >>
Independent 11,222 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Independent 11,221 / Filbert
Filbert has provided his latest puzzle for our delectation this Thursday. I found this to be towards the harder end of the difficulty spectrum. I think that I have managed to solve all … Read more >>
Independent 11220 / Eccles
It’s an Eccles puzzle today We know where we stand with Eccles; no themes, no NINAs, just good smooth clues leading to fairly well known entries. TAPIOCA brought back some … Read more >>
Independent 11,219 by Mev
Mev is a relatively new and infrequent setter at the Indy, but one worth looking out for.
Independent 11,218/Italicus
Italicus is featuring regularly as the Monday setter these days. This was a well-constructed puzzle with some clever twists, which I enjoyed solving and blogging. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>