We are treated to one final puzzle from Dutch, which is available to solve online or download here.
Independent
Independent 11834 / Phi
Phi gives us a puzzle today that covers a wide range of subjects. It’s always interesting to me how much new general knowledge I learn from crosswords. With words like … Read more >>
Independent 11,833 by Methuselah
My second Methuselah blog in a couple of months – a pleasant surprise.
Independent 11,832 by Eccles
Bert and Joyce are still away so I’m standing in to do my first Eccles blog in a while
Independent 11,831 / Grecian
Grecian has provided this week’s Tuesday puzzle. I found this to be an enjoyable puzzle to both solve and blog, with lots to get one’s teeth into, since there is a higher than … Read more >>
Independent 11,830/Italicus
Italicus makes the Monday morning commute to deliver us the Indy crossword. A good example for me of a solid, serious cryptic for a national daily. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,802 by Hoskins
This puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 11,829 by Quince
I have done a few Quince puzzles since they appeared a few years ago but I’m not sure I’ve done one with so many questions left unanswered at the end.
Independent 11,828 by Phi
Our regular Phiday challenge.
Independent 11,827 by Twin
This puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 11,826 / Filbert
Filbert is occupying the mid-week slot this week with his latest creation. I found this to be a pleasurable puzzle, of medium difficulty by Indy standards. I think that I have managed to … Read more >>
Independent 11825 / Bard
This seems to be Bard’s third appearance as an Independent setter. This is Tuesday, so not surprisingly, there is a clear theme in this Independent puzzle involving the Shakespeare play … Read more >>
Independent 11,824 by Angel
The Independent crossword web site had issues earlier, seems to working again now.
The Angelic one returns for one of her rare outings.
Independent on Sunday 1,801
The Independent on Sunday puzzle has historically had a reputation for being reasonably gentle, and it often still is. But not this week, for this solver at least. Filbert is currently the most … Read more >>
Independent 11,823 by Wiglaf
As August draws to a close – Wiglaf supplies some cerebral stimulation. A slightly rushed blog this week as I’m just back from France so apologies in advance. 17 dn I have been … Read more >>