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 10,208 by Phi

Tue July 2, 2019 at 8:10 am by Bertandjoyce

Phi again – this time on a Tuesday – He’ll no doubt be getting fed up with us blogging his puzzles.

Guardian Genius 192 by Paul

Sun June 30, 2019 at 12:01 am by Bertandjoyce

What a disappointment!

Independent 10,203 by Eccles

Wed June 26, 2019 at 8:15 am by Bertandjoyce

Just seeing Eccles name at the top of a puzzle brings a smile to our faces – doubly so when we both put on our ‘Eccles’ voice from the Goons.

Independent 10,198 by Phi

Thu June 20, 2019 at 8:03 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Phi-day on Thursday this week!

Independent 10,194 by Monk

Sat June 15, 2019 at 8:08 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s been nearly two years since we last had the pleasant challenge of blogging a Monk puzzle

Independent 10,193 by Phi

Fri June 14, 2019 at 8:04 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Phi-day again

Independent 10,184 by Wire

Tue June 4, 2019 at 8:03 am by Bertandjoyce

A good Tuesday challenge from Wire today – this is his 7th Indy puzzle to date and the 2nd we have had the pleasure of blogging.

Independent 10,179 by Eccles

Wed May 29, 2019 at 8:08 am by Bertandjoyce

Sorry Eccles – it’s us again blogging your puzzle (we’ve blogged four of the last eight Eccles puzzles). We are definitely not complaining though – your puzzles always raise a smile.

Independent 10,174 by Tyrus

Thu May 23, 2019 at 4:13 pmThu May 23, 2019 at 8:09 am by Bertandjoyce

Tyrus fills the Thursday slot this week with a surprisingly political puzzle.

Independent 10,169 by Phi

Fri 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

Sat 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

Tue 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

Sat 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

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

Eccles takes the mid-week slot this week.

Independent 10,150 by Windsurfer

Thu 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)