Independent

Hypnos provides the Tuesday challenge this week       Tuesday is usually theme day in the Independent, so it is no surprise to find a very topical theme today.  The theme is … Read more >>

Super puzzle from Gila this morning, demonstrating again what a strong bunch of setters this paper has to call on. What struck me here was the quality of the surface readings: pretty much … Read more >>

A pleasant stroll with Filbert this morning, which I enjoyed solving and blogging.   Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>

The puzzle is available here.   Hello everyone.  Klingsor puzzles can be counted on to be completely sound as well as entertaining, so I am happy with my blogging lot today. It wasn’t … Read more >>

Today’s puzzle has been provided by Bluth. We have been treated to his puzzles on a regular basis during and since the pandemic. I found this puzzle to be rather taxing, and although … Read more >>

My fourth Tees blog in five weeks, but I’m quite happy.  Tees varies his subject matter so every puzzle is a slightly different challenge.       There are often classical references to … Read more >>

Thank you to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. We have Hoskins’ trademark sex and drugs references and innuendos in the clues and answers. In addition, this puzzle is in memory of … Read more >>

The days turn and I find myself looking at a puzzle by Rodriguez – and I must blog it. I know I generally have more than a tussle with this setter, or his … Read more >>

This week’s Friday slot hosts Phi’s latest puzzle, one which I found tougher than the average Phi. I chipped away at this crossword over quite some time before coming completely unstuck in the … Read more >>

A Tees puzzle today so there are likely to be some historical and / or classical allusions.       It didn’t take long to find the first historical reference at 1 across.  … Read more >>