As far as we can tell, this is Windsurfer’s second published Indy puzzle. However, as far as fifteensquared is concerned, he has also compiled puzzles for S&B get-togethers in Derby in 2014 and 2106 and York in 2014. Perhaps there will be another for the Leicester S&B on 4th May? (Details on the home page)
Independent
Independent 10,149 / Tees
Tees has provided the Wednesday puzzle this week. I have to say that I was quite relieved to tackle a more straightforward puzzle this morning, having torn my hair out over the Easter … Read more >>
Independent 10148 / Radian
Radian has set Tuesday’s puzzle. My enthusiasm for, and knowledge of Shakespeare is somewhat limited but I did manage to spot references to the soliloquy spoken by Gloucester in the play Richard … Read more >>
Independent 10,148 / Radian
0920 Edit: The puzzle is now available on the Independent website. Due to its non-appearance on the Independent website today, Eimi has asked me to make the puzzle available on 15². A pdf … Read more >>
Independent 10147 by Vigo
A combination of the puzzle being uploaded to the Indy site very late and my being out most of the day means the blog is somewhat later than usual.
Independent 10,147 / Vigo
1730 Edit: This puzzle is now available on the Independent website. Due to its non-appearance on the Independent website today, Eimi has asked me to make the puzzle available on 15². A pdf version … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,521/21 April
Dutch made his debut as an setter for the Independent just over two years ago, but this is the first time we have bumped into each other on my blogging day. Fits the … Read more >>
Independent 10146 by Klingsor
Spring has sprung as they say, but for those who prefer an indoor puzzle to an outdoor pursuit, Klingsor provides the entertainment. A reasonably light workout so for those who combine the two, … Read more >>
Independent 10,145 by Phi
It’s Good Phi-day today.
Independent 10,144 / Nimrod
Nimrod has provided the Thursday teaser this week. I didn’t have a lot of time to blog this week, so when I saw that I had a Nimrod first to solve and then … Read more >>
Independent 10143 / Anglio
Thanks to Quinster and Kitty for standing in for me over the last two weeks whilst I went in search of the Northern Lights on the Norwegian coastal ferry from Bergen to Kirkenes … Read more >>
Independent 10142 by Knut
Excellent crossword today from Knut, which occupied me for quite a while until its secrets were revealed, but that’s just my incompetence: everything was fair and there were plenty of very nice clues.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Independent 10,141/Italicus
Italicus slopes into town to deliver the Monday Indy puzzle for our enjoyment. Some delightfully crafted surface readings in this offering, and only two words that I balked at. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1520 Poins
Thanks Poins for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Flying saucers circling Yemen’s capital city (8) SYRACUSE : Anagram of(Flying) SAUCERS containing(circling) 1st letter of(…’s capital) “Yemen“. Defn: … Read more >>
Independent 10,140 by Tyrus (Saturday Puzzle 13 April 2019)
A tough workout from Tyrus – on the first pass I only had 5 solved… …and not too many more after a couple more passes. I gradually wheedled my way into the puzzle … Read more >>