Independent

Stamp has provided a puzzle with a festive ghost theme to keep us entertained between the presents and the turkey this Christmas Day. I found this to be quite a challenging crossword, although … Read more >>

It’s the day before Christmas and we have a puzzle by Moriarty       When writing the blog, I wondered whether ANTITYPE [9 across] is a contronym or Janus word that has … Read more >>

Madcap made a debut in November with a heavily themed puzzle. I couldn’t find anything here, but that didn’t in the least detract from a well-constructed and pleasing crossword. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>

Filbert is one of the Independent‘s most frequent setters these days, and I am never disappointed when he turns up on my watch. A pleasing puzzle which took a bit of teasing out, … Read more >>

Mog has provided this week’s Thursday teaser. I found this to be a highly entertaining, medium-difficulty puzzle that gave me lots to smile about along the way. I think that I am happy … Read more >>

It’s a puzzle from Eccles today in his regular Wednesday slot.       MEDIAEVAL at 9 across is one of those words that I have great difficulty spelling so it was good … Read more >>

Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Story of unfair dismissal had hippie all worked up (12) PHILADELPHIA : Anagram of(… worked up) HAD HIPPIE ALL. Defn: A … Read more >>

With Christmas looming ever closer, Bluebird keeps the brain cells ticking over. And I’ve managed to get my blog out on time! And a bit of a cinema theme this week – Pearl … Read more >>