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Hi all. Quince has been a bit naughty today
Independent
Independent 12194 / Phi
Phi challenges us in his usual way this Friday
Independent 12,193 by Bluth
Our Thursday challenge from Bluth.
Independent 12,192 by Eccles
It’s Wednesday and we are more than pleased to have another Eccles to blog.
Independent 12,191 / Bluebird
There was a lot of fun to be had in this puzzle by Bluebird, set on a grid that accommodates a lot of shorter entries.
Independent 12,190/Deri
A sound, pleasing and well-constructed puzzle from Deri. Just right for a quality daily cryptic.
Independent on Sunday 1,862 by Hippogryph
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Independent 12,189 by Bard
First time we’ve seen Bard on a Saturday I think. I wonder if this completes a set of days of the week?
Independent 12,188 by Phi
Seasonal tricks and treats for All Hallows’ Eve today . . .
Independent 12,187 by Methuselah
Methuselah fills the Thursday Indy slot this week.
Independent 12,186 / Eccles
Another puzzle of the calibre we expect from Eccles, although a bit tougher for me than some of his recent offerings, to finish at least.
Independent 12185 / Filbert
Filbert sets the puzzle this Tuesday, which is often theme day in the Independent cryptic series.
Independent 12,184 by Italicus
Monday’s puzzle is brought to you by Italicus
York S & B 24th Oct 2025 by Platypus
Platypus here is an alias for a large group of setters who all contributed to the puzzle. You can solve the puzzle at https://mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2788.
Independent on Sunday 1,861/Filbert
I don’t know about you, but I seldom finish a Filbert crossword these days in one sitting.