So that’s Filbert twice running for me as he makes a Monday appearance again
Independent
Independent on Sunday 1,789/Stamp
The Independent on Sunday puzzle has historically been one that is reasonably accessible, but I found this one to be chewy in many areas, particularly when it came to the parsing. Mebbes just … Read more >>
Independent 11,751 by Eccles
Eccles on a Saturday!!?
Independent 11,750 by Phi
It’s another Phi-day!
Independent 11,749 / Bluth
Bluth is occupying the Thursday spot this week, treating us to another of his highly entertaining puzzles. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, finding it perhaps less taxing than some of his earlier offerings. … Read more >>
Independent 11,748 by Filbert
Filbert on Wednesday 2 weeks running? Was expecting Eccles to be honest, not a complaint, just surprised.
Independent 11,747 by Grecian
Grecian provides our Tuesday entertainment.
RIP – Richard Rogan **UPDATED**
RIP – Richard Rogan See The Times Obituary (free for the weekend) by clicking here. I am very sad to share with you the news that the Times crossword editor Richard Rogan has … Read more >>
Independent 11,746 by Tees
A topical politically themed puzzle from Tees with lots of excellent clues.
Independent on Sunday 1788 Coot
Thank you to Coot. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Steal animal’s morsel (7) SNIPPET : SNIP(a steal/something of good value/a bargain) + PET(a tame animal kept for companionship or pleasure). … Read more >>
Independent 11,745 by Rodriguez
This puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 11,744 / Phi
Phi takes us gently into the weekend with his latest puzzle. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Indy difficulty spectrum, and I managed to solve (and, I think, … Read more >>
Independent 11743 / Methuselah
Methuselah fills the Independent Thursday slot this week. Methuselah is a setter I have blogged a few times and I have always enjoyed the challenge. This is the second Independent … Read more >>
Independent 11,742 by Filbert
My second Filbert blog in a week, after last Thursday. No complaints – he’s always enjoyable.
Independent 11741 / Nimrod
We have a puzzle from Nimrod today making one of his few forays into the world of Independent crosswords. He is, of course, a prolific setter in other publications under a variety of … Read more >>