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
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 >>
Independent 11057 / Hypnos
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 >>
Independent 11,056/Gila
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 >>
Independent on Sunday 1,673/Filbert
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 >>
Independent 11,055 by Klingsor
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 >>