This is Bluejacket’s fourth Thursday puzzle of 2026, and I’ve been the blogger for three of them in a row: perhaps he’s on the same four-week cycle as the Indy blogging rota.
Independent
Independent 12384 / Eccles
We have another good crossword from Eccles this Wednesday.
Independent 12,383 / Deri
Deri is another compiler whose work I have had little opportunity to solve and/or blog.
Independent 12,382 by Longitude
A Monday morning workout from Longitude
Independent 12,381 by Quince
Apologies for the (extreme) lateness of this blog, which should have appeared yesterday
Independent on Sunday 1,894 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hi all. On a sunny Sunday morning, the arrival of a Filbert puzzle means that for a little while all is right with the world.
Independent 12,380 by Phi
Phi in his regular Friday slot.
Independent 12,379 by Wiglaf
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hello everybody. Bertandjoyce are away so I am sitting in.
Independent 12,378 / Ringoe
Ringoe has provided our midweek cruciverbal workout this week. This is another compiler whose work I have had relatively little experience of, having previously blogged only one puzzle by him earlier this year.
Independent 12377 / Samsa
Samsa seems to be a new setter of Independent puzzles, so welcome!
Independent 12,376 by Hippogryph
This wasn't my favourite puzzle of the year.
Independent on Sunday 1,893/Filbert
Once again Filbert provides a challenging Sunday puzzle for our entertainment.
Independent 12,375 by Knut
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,374 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Independent 12,373 / Bluebird
Bluebird’s latest challenge should keep us busy this Thursday. I have had very little experience of solving and blogging work by this setter to date.