Another new setter for me, but not a debut for Peter.
Independent
Independent on Sunday 1,388 by Hypnos/Nitsy
Sorry this is late, forgot it was my turn to blog. I whizzed though this one employing a few electronic cheats to get the blog out quickly. A shame because I think this is an elegantly constructed puzzle which deserved some more appreciation. Thank you Hypnos/Nitsy.
Independent Crossword 9344 by Knut
Good morning everyone. I hope it’s still morning. Yet again I find myself apologising for a late blog. Woke up this morning to a beautiful day. Sun was shining. Birds were singing. I … Read more >>
Independent 9343 / Phi
Have we got a Phi puzzle without a theme or a message today? Regular readers of fifteensquared Independent pages will know that Phi regularly sets puzzles with a theme or … Read more >>
Independent 9,342 by Klingsor
On the hard side for Klingsor. I thought, but none the worse for that: this is his usual well-produced article and I’m always pleased when I see that he is the person I shall have to blog. The clues are smooth and read well as simple phrases.
Independent 9341 / Anglio
Once again, it’s Joyce on her own. This time Bert is on a photographic course near Northallerton. Last week he was part of a small group attempting the Three Peak Challenge in Yorkshire. … Read more >>
Independent 9,340 / Alchemi
On a Tuesday you never quite know who you will be crossing cruciverbal swords with. This week it has fallen to Alchemi to give the grey cells their morning workout. I actually found … Read more >>
Independent 9,339 by Crosophile
Crosophile continues to please with some imaginative clues which often succeed in getting away from the standard anagram, charade etc model altogether.
Independent on Sunday 1,387 by Hypnos
We see Hypnos a fair bit on Sundays, so it’s easy to take for granted quite how good this setter is. Which I suppose is my long-winded way of saying I enjoyed this … Read more >>
Independent Crossword 9338 by Donk
Autumn is here and a puzzle from Donk to accompany the autumn tints and colourful storms. A really interesting device in today’s puzzle. Not a NINO as such but a word chain. The … Read more >>
Independent 9,337 by Phi
Phi is well up to his usual standard here: all very satisfactory, with a whole lot of good clues that, although sometimes initially incomprehensible, can usually be solved by persevering with the wordplay. I had my doubts about 4dn but Phi wins. Of course.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Independent 9338 / Monk
The last Monk puzzle we blogged was back in April. Once we’d sorted out 17d (our LOI) we ended up smiling – always a good way to finish a solve. The grid screamed … Read more >>
Independent 9,335 / Dac
Dac has provided this morning’s puzzle for our entertainment and intellectual stimulation. It is a while since I have blogged a puzzle by Dac on a Wednesday and I enjoyed re-acquainting myself with … Read more >>
Independent 9334 / Radian
It’s Radian today with an enjoyable puzzle. There is a theme which extends further than the direct references in the clues. There is a clear reference to Roald DAHL at … Read more >>
Independent 9333/Mitz
As far as I can see, this is a debut by Mitz in the Indy, so welcome. I did like some of it, but there were two intersecting clues where I had to … Read more >>