Magus has produced this week’s puzzle for theme day.
Independent
Independent 12,046/Gila
We begin the crosswording week in the Independent with a puzzle from Gila that fits perfectly into a weekday paper serious cryptic slot, I think.
Independent on Sunday 1,838 by Raich
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,045 by Amoeba
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,044 by Phi
Perhaps at the trickier end of Phi’s range today, but still fun.
Independent 12,043 by Bluth
Another top puzzle from Bluth today. Some head scratchers, some write-ins and lots of smooth surfaces. ACROSS 9. Caught The Society Of Jesus for example, buying from a catalogue? (4,5) MAIL ORDER A … Read more >>
Independent 12,042 / Eccles
Eccles has once again provided our mid-week cruciverbal challenge.
Independent 12,041 by Math
Substituting for the regular blogger…
Independent 12,040 by Filbert
I greatly admire the economy of Filbert’s cluing – there are absolutely no wasted words here –
Independent on Sunday 1,837/Bluejacket
Only Bluejacket’s second appearance in the Independent after a debut last month. I blogged that first puzzle and said very positive things about it, and I’m about to do the same for this one.
Independent 12,039 by Maize
There have not been many outings for Maize in the last few years.
Let’s hope we get to see more like this …
Independent 12,038 by Phi
It’s Phiday again!
Independent 12,037 / Stamp
Stamp has provided today’s puzzle and is one of those setters whose work I have the least experience of solving and blogging.
Independent 12036 / Eccles
A puzzle by Eccles in the Independent on Wednesday is now becoming a tradition.
Independent 12,035 by Lette
I believe this is the third Independent puzzle from Lette, whose first was in January.