Straightforward, but not easy. One of those puzzles where everything seems obvious afterwards. Thank you Tees.
Independent
Independent 11,019 by Italicus
First time in a Saturday slot for Italicus who is more usually, though rarely, seen on a Monday. So I was expecting something a little less tricky than what I found. I can’t … Read more >>
Independent 11018 / Phi
It’s Friday, so not surprisingly, the Independent puzzle is set by Phi I liked the surfaces of the clues for RADICALISM (11 across) because of its relevance to the entry, … Read more >>
Independent 11,017 by Serpent
Thursday fun from Serpent.
Independent 11,016 by Methuselah
Well, this was fun although our first thought was about the grid – four ‘crosswords’ in each of the corners linked by only a few clues. Not a very solver-friendly grid.
Independent 11,015 / Bluebird
Bluebird, whose work I am solving and blogging for the first time today, has provided this week’s Tuesday puzzle. As it is Tuesday, one expects a theme, and the Nina reveals an extract … Read more >>
Independent 11,014 by Vigo
A well-crafted and enjoyable Monday puzzle from Vigo.
Independent on Sunday 1,666 by Hypnos
The puzzle is available here. Hello everybody. Thanks to Hypnos who provides a puzzle in traditional Indy on Sunday style. Wicked! (+ 1000) I liked the TRICK in 12a and found plenty … Read more >>
Independent 11,013 by Rodriguez
As January goes out with a storm and the world’s politicians act like pre-teenage children in the Ukraine, Rodriguez brings some light to the gloom and doom. Wine and cheese at number ten … Read more >>
Independent 11,012 by Phi
The traditional Phiday challenge from one of our most prolific setters.
Independent 11,011 by Gila
Gila sets the Thursday challenge this week.
Independent 11,010 / Eccles
Eccles is occupying his regular mid-week slot today. I found this to be an enjoyable puzzle, and sufficiently challenging for a Wednesday. In actual fact, I needed to cheat to find 19, which … Read more >>
Independent 11009 / Radian
We have a Radian puzzle on what is usually a theme day in the Independent crossword series. Clearly there is a theme in this puzzle with many entries associated with … Read more >>
Independent 11,008 by Tees
Crosswords are sometimes written a few weeks before they are published and the themes can seem a little out-of-date by the time they appear.
Independent on Sunday 1,665/Tees
Tees has produced the Sunday Indy crossword for us this week, but I’m afraid that my blog of his puzzle is a terse one. This is the first time that Tees and I … Read more >>