An enjoyable challenge from Rodriguez today.
Independent
Independent 11,069 by Monk
Well well, a Monk on theme Tuesday – more than a bit tricky I found. Bert and Joyce are off again today so I’m your occasional stand-in.
Independent 11,068 by Filbert
Normally Monday is the easier of days here, but oh dear Filbert can be as tricky as they get.
Independent on Sunday 1,675 by Blythe
The Sunday morning entertainment is from Blythe this week. Thank you Blythe.
Independent 11,067 by Tyrus (Saturday Puzzle 2 April 2022)
Looking back through the lists, it seems I have been blogging Tyrus Saturday Indy (prize) puzzles since November 2012 – an innocent, carefree, pre-Brexit/pre-Covid lifetime ago! – and I think this is the 15th such. Always a pleasure to shake hands with an old face…
Independent 11066 / Phi
As usual, it is a Phi puzzle on a Friday I’m always on the lookout for a theme or message in Phi’s puzzle. Today the unchecked letters in the top … Read more >>
Independent 11,065 by Wiglaf
A slightly tricky puzzle from Wiglaf today.
Independent 11,064 by Alchemi
I am afraid this is a very short blog for a fun puzzle.
Independent 11,063 / Radian
Radian is occupying the Tuesday slot today, where is where I normally come across his work. I found this to be a highly enjoyable puzzle, which didn’t reveal itself to me easily. However, … Read more >>
Independent 11,062 by Italicus
The advance copy I received had a strange lack of spacing in some of the clues. I don't think that was deliberate, but one can never be sure with crossword setters.
Independent on Sunday 1,674 by Hoskins
The puzzle is available here. Hi all. A puzzle well suited to those of us who are an hour short of shut-eye this morning, although for me at least there was a … Read more >>
Independent 11,061 by Tees
Tees sets the Saturday challenge this week.
Independent 11,060 by Phi
The ever-reliable Phi provides our Friday challenge as usual.
Independent 11,059 by Serpent
We have a Serpent to tie us up in knots this Thursday.
Independent 11,058 / Methuselah
Methuselah is occupying the mid-week slot this time. I think that this is my first attempt at blogging a crossword by this setter. I actually found this to be quite a tricky puzzle, … Read more >>