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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 12,053 by Filbert

Tue May 27, 2025 at 8:18 am by Bertandjoyce

Filbert entertains us today – only three days after his last challenge.

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Independent 12,051 by Tyrus

Sat May 24, 2025 at 8:20 am by Bertandjoyce

Oh! What fun for a Saturday.

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Independent 12,048 by Eccles

Wed May 21, 2025 at 8:17 am by Bertandjoyce

Eccles provides our midweek entertainment again this week.

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Categories Independent 10 Comments

Nottingham S&B Saturday 7th June

Sat June 7, 2025 at 12:22 pmThu May 15, 2025 at 9:55 pm by Bertandjoyce

We have decided to organise another East Midlands S&B.

Two years ago, we had a really good afternoon at a pub by Trent Bridge. Unfortunately they have changed their terms which meant that we have had to look elsewhere.

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Independent 12,043 by Bluth

Thu May 15, 2025 at 8:16 am by Bertandjoyce

Another top puzzle from Bluth today. Some head scratchers, some write-ins and lots of smooth surfaces. ACROSS 9. Caught The Society Of Jesus for example, buying from a catalogue? (4,5) MAIL ORDER A … Read more >>

Categories Independent 15 Comments

Inquisitor 1906: Missing in Action by Serpent

Tue May 13, 2025 at 10:00 am by Bertandjoyce

Serpent sets the IQ challenge this week.

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Categories Inquisitor 11 Comments

Independent 12,038 by Phi

Fri May 9, 2025 at 8:19 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Phiday again!

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Categories Independent 13 Comments

Crosswords for Nottingham S&B 7th June

Sat May 10, 2025 at 6:19 amThu May 1, 2025 at 8:46 pm by Bertandjoyce

We have previously organised blogging puzzles that setters have submitted for a number of S&B get togethers. Once again we have a small team who have offered to help.

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Categories Announcements 3 Comments

Independent 12,029 by Twin

Tue April 29, 2025 at 8:19 am by Bertandjoyce

Twin fills the Tuesday slot this week.

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Categories Independent 17 Comments

Independent 12,024 by Eccles

Wed April 23, 2025 at 8:11 am by Bertandjoyce

Once again we have an Eccles to solve on Wednesday …..

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Categories Independent 18 Comments

Independent 12,021 by Bluebird

Sat April 19, 2025 at 8:15 am by Bertandjoyce

Bluebird flies in for today’s challenge.

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Categories Independent 18 Comments

Independent 12,019 by Atrica

Thu April 17, 2025 at 8:14 am by Bertandjoyce

Atrica will be getting fed up with being blogged by us – we have now blogged the last three.

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Categories Independent 18 Comments

Inquisitor 1902: Solar by Karla

Tue April 15, 2025 at 10:00 am by Bertandjoyce

Karla brings us this week’s IQ challenge.

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Categories Inquisitor 12 Comments

Independent 12,014 by Phi

Fri April 11, 2025 at 8:10 am by Bertandjoyce

Phi on a Friday – we return to normality!

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Categories Independent 11 Comments

Independent 12,005 by Phi

Tue April 1, 2025 at 8:12 am by Bertandjoyce

Now we really are confused –  Phi on a Tuesday? Is someone playing an April Fool on us?

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