Crosophile challenges us in the Independent series today
Independent
Independent 11,992/Bard
A reasonably gentle start to the week from Bard, which I enjoyed. There’s one slightly clunky clue (for this solver at least) and it’s a pangram. Otherwise not much more to add before … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,829/Filbert
Filbert in his now customary Independent on Sunday slot brings us his usual combination of carefully constructed surfaces and sometimes intricate wordplay. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>
Independent 11,991 by Phi
Yes, it’s us blogging again. Phi was kicked off his normal slot yesterday so we had PI-DAY not PHI-DAY.
Independent 11,990 by Methuselah
What – no Phi on Phi-day? There must be reason.
New security measure
IMPORTANT (updated) I’ve now changed the security level from “critical” to “high”. Thanks all for your indulgence. Many of you will have experienced slow response times and/or error messages on Monday. This morning, … Read more >>
Independent 11,989 / Bluth
Bluth’s latest offering graces the “pages” of the Indy today. I found this puzzle to be thoroughly entertaining and not too difficult for me to tease out on a mid-week morning. The fact … Read more >>
Independent 11988 / Eccles
As is normal at the moment, we have a puzzle from Eccles to challenge us today.
Independent 11,987 by Grecian
Something odd has been happening on the Independent website. Today’s puzzle should be 11,987 by Grecian, but earlier today the website was showing a puzzle from 4 years ago; it’s now been fixed. If you’ve just solved 10,736 by Rodriguez, here’s the blog that Duncan wrote for it back in 2021. If you’ve managed to get to the correct puzzle (on the Independent crossword app, or if you arrived at the website after the fix), then read on . . .
Independent 11,986 by Coot
Sorry for the delay it’s now available on the Indy app, but I hope you enjoyed it, I did. As you’ll be aware the website is showing Eccles’ puzzle 10,735, blogged here Independent 10,735 by Eccles – Fifteensquared by Quirister **** Fixed **** This puzzle is now available on the Indy’s website
Independent on Sunday 1828 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Ship’s officers make fast haul to port (8) WARDROOM : Reversal of(… to port/to the left, in nautical language) [ MOOR(to … Read more >>
Independent 11,985 by Guinevere
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 11,984 / Phi
Phi has provided today’s puzzle for our entertainment, and he has used a less common grid that accommodates as many as four 15-letter entries. I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable, medium-difficulty … Read more >>
Independent 11983 / Twin
We have a crossword from Twin, a setter who has been appearing monthly recently. Twin’s first Independent crossword was set at the end of 2022.
Independent 11,982 by Eccles
Eccles in his usual Wednesday slot.