Independent

Bluth has provided us with a real cruciverbal treat this Thursday. This was an unusual grid that accommodated a large number of clues with a wide variety of word lengths and as many … Read more >>

Filbert occupies the Wednesday slot in the Independent cryptic series this week.       Some setters rely heavily on dictionary definitions for answers or wordplay in their clues, but Filbert is not … Read more >>

A delightful puzzle from Wire to start the week. Soundly constructed clues and a variety of interesting references. Bravo.   Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>

Thank you to Shabbo. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Unwell, in pain, nurses finally treat leg and part of foot (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON : ILL(unwell/afflicted by sickness) contained in(in) ACHE(pain/suffering) … Read more >>

Phi has brought the latest suite of mid-week puzzles to an end, as is customary for him. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle by Phi and Indy standards. I think that … Read more >>

A puzzle from Wiglaf today, a setter who has been appearing roughly once a month recently.       I usually find Wiglaf’s puzzles to be quite difficult.  Today’s offering had a few … Read more >>

Phi is in his usual place this week.       There were some interesting clues today.  I liked the one for SEVEN at 22 across where the definition seemed to be spread … Read more >>