Independent

Thank you to Tees. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Mary Jane left to spruce up clothes (6) SPLIFF : L(abbrev. for “left”) contained in(… clothes) SPIFF(to spruce up/make stylish and … Read more >>

Phi is occupying the Friday slot during this special Platinum Jubilee weekend, although I see nothing related to this special occasion in this puzzle. I found this to be a medium-difficulty crossword, although … Read more >>

A puzzle today from Bluebird who is a fairly new setter on the Independent roster.  I think this is the third crossword set by Bluebird.       A study of the grid … Read more >>

The puzzle is available here.   Hi all.  We have another very entertaining puzzle from Bluth.  An unfamiliar name prevented me from finishing unaided, but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment.  Obviously, I CATEGORISED … Read more >>

As usual, we have a puzzle from Phi this Friday       I note the two entries in the bottom row can be read together as MIDDLE ENGLAND, defined by Chambers as … Read more >>

It is Radian whose latest puzzle, with its aesthetically pleasing number, graces this week’s Tuesday slot. Tuesday is theme day, and you don’t have to look far to find references to all things … Read more >>

A puzzle from Hoskins to start the Indy week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>

The puzzle is available here.   Hi everyone.  A chewier-than-normal Sunday, I thought.  There were a few unknowns for me, but nothing I couldn’t deduce from the clues and crossing letters.  My main … Read more >>