Hi all. Some tough clues and a lovely thematic treatment culminating in a satisfying endgame.
Kitty
Independent 11,355 by Raider
The puzzle is available here.
Independent on Sunday 1,722 by Umpire
The puzzle is available here.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1576: Not Related to Chris by Kruger
Hello all, and thanks to Kruger for the puzzle.
Independent on Sunday 1,718 by Skinny
The puzzle is available here.
Independent 11,325 by Grecian
The puzzle is available here.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1572: Find the Title by Gaston
Hi (or should that be high?) everybody.
Independent on Sunday 1,714 by Raich
Hello and Happy New Year to you all. I hope it proves to be a peaceful, healthy and fulfilling one.
We ring in the new year at the Independent with Raich … but which year? For several of the across clues, we are in 1963.
I enjoyed solving the puzzle and discovering the theme, my highlight being “King’s Speech”. Thanks Raich!
Independent 11,295 by Phi
Hi everybody, and all the best for the festive season.
Phi has provided an enjoyable puzzle as usual, but there is something else going on.
Independent on Sunday 1,710 by Skinny
Hello all. Another Sunday has come around, and with it another entertaining IoS puzzle. I liked the 14a with 11a and much more. Thanks Skinny!
Independent 11,265 by Serpent
Hi everyone. Serpent never fails to delight and this got my day off to a very good start indeed. Thanks Serpent!
Enigmatic Variations No. 1564: Two Missing by Piccadilly
Hi all (if anyone is left).
Independent on Sunday 1,706 by Hoskins
More E, vicar? Harry “pure filth” Hoskins provides another puzzle in his Sunday best style. It can be found here.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1560: It’s Not What You Say by Vagans
Hello everyone, and the now-usual thanks to mc_rapper for ensuring that we bloggers have access to a usable version of the puzzle. That I wasted a few moments wondering what relevance Daniel had in 24d is due only to my own imperfect proof-reading of the converted text! As for the puzzle itself, another enjoyable EV from Vagans, to whom thanks.