Bertandjoyce

There was a tradition in both our families of solving Telegraph concise and cryptic crosswords. During our student days we moved on to the Observer. When we could afford a daily, we enjoyed the Guardian cryptics until the Indy arrived on the scene. Nowadays, Saturdays are not complete without the Inquisitor in the i paper. We never time ourselves but we do feel cheated if we finish quickly and really enjoy seeking out themes and ninas etc. We are now retired and when time allows, we supplement the daily Indy solve with the on-line Guardian cryptic, Genius and the occasional Quiptic. Finding fifteensquared was a revelation – we realised we are not alone in our attempts to stave off Alzheimer’s!

Independent 10,169 by Phi

May 17, 2019 at 8:18 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Phi-day again and this week, we found his puzzle rather trickier than usual.

Independent 10,164 by Whynot

May 11, 2019 at 8:08 am by Bertandjoyce

As far as we can tell, this is Whynot’s first puzzle to be published in the Indy – and an excellent introductory offering it is!

Independent 10,160 by Maize

May 7, 2019 at 8:07 am by Bertandjoyce

We haven’t blogged a Maize puzzle for over a year and a half, so we looked forward to this Tuesday challenge.

S & B Leicester 2019 – Dalibor

May 4, 2019 at 5:01 pm by Bertandjoyce

For those not able to get to ‘The Old Horse’ for the Leicester S&B, or would prefer to tackle it later, Dalibor’s puzzle for the occasion is available at: Dalibor @ Leicester 2019

An interactive version is also available at www.crossword.info/S_and_B

Independent 10,155 by Eccles

May 1, 2019 at 1:34 pmMay 1, 2019 at 8:02 am by Bertandjoyce

Eccles takes the mid-week slot this week.

Independent 10,150 by Windsurfer

April 25, 2019 at 7:57 am by Bertandjoyce

As far as we can tell, this is Windsurfer’s second published Indy puzzle. However, as far as fifteensquared is concerned, he has also compiled puzzles for S&B get-togethers in Derby in 2014 and 2106 and York in 2014. Perhaps there will be another for the Leicester S&B on 4th May? (Details on the home page)

Independent 10,145 by Phi

April 19, 2019 at 7:54 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Good Phi-day today.

Independent 10,136 by Crosophile

April 9, 2019 at 8:02 am by Bertandjoyce

Well – a bit of confusion in the B&J household yesterday, as this puzzle appeared in the subscription version of the Indy app, with the Tees puzzle that was blogged yesterday by Quirister appearing on the Indy webpage. Both versions then appeared on the app.

Apologies to those who solved the Indy subscription version of the puzzle yesterday for the delay in the blog.

Independent 10,134 by Nimrod

April 6, 2019 at 8:49 am by Bertandjoyce

When we see Nimrod’s name on a puzzle we know that we won’t be able to parse some of the clues until later. Today’s offering was no exception.

Independent 10131 by Alchemi

April 3, 2019 at 8:10 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s been a while since we last blogged an Alchemi puzzle, and on our first run-through we were a little disappointed by this one, but……

Independent 10125 by Phi

March 28, 2019 at 8:02 am by Bertandjoyce

Well, this is our second Phi blog in two weeks! Is there something special going on tomorrow? Or is this just indicative or maybe more meaningful?

Independent 10,121 by Phi

March 22, 2019 at 8:03 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Phi-day again!

Independent 10,112 by Vigo

March 12, 2019 at 7:59 am by Bertandjoyce

An enjoyable puzzle from Vigo today. We rattled through the top half extremely quickly but then slowed down.

Independent 10,107 by Eccles

March 6, 2019 at 5:39 pmMarch 6, 2019 at 7:53 am by Bertandjoyce

We had a smile on our face when we realised we had another Eccles to solve and blog.

We are hoping that we may see Eccles among other setters, bloggers and solvers at the Leicester S & B on 4th May (see Eileen’s post under ‘Announcements’ on the home page)