There was a lot of fun to be had in this puzzle by Bluebird, set on a grid that accommodates a lot of shorter entries.
Independent
Independent 12,190/Deri
A sound, pleasing and well-constructed puzzle from Deri. Just right for a quality daily cryptic.
Independent on Sunday 1,862 by Hippogryph
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,189 by Bard
First time we’ve seen Bard on a Saturday I think. I wonder if this completes a set of days of the week?
Independent 12,188 by Phi
Seasonal tricks and treats for All Hallows’ Eve today . . .
Independent 12,187 by Methuselah
Methuselah fills the Thursday Indy slot this week.
Independent 12,186 / Eccles
Another puzzle of the calibre we expect from Eccles, although a bit tougher for me than some of his recent offerings, to finish at least.
Independent 12185 / Filbert
Filbert sets the puzzle this Tuesday, which is often theme day in the Independent cryptic series.
Independent 12,184 by Italicus
Monday’s puzzle is brought to you by Italicus
York S & B 24th Oct 2025 by Platypus
Platypus here is an alias for a large group of setters who all contributed to the puzzle. You can solve the puzzle at https://mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2788.
Independent on Sunday 1,861/Filbert
I don’t know about you, but I seldom finish a Filbert crossword these days in one sitting.
Independent 12183 by Dalibor
With autumn in full swing and the clocks about to change Dalibor brings some Saturday fun. Quite a rare appearance as a setter for a fellow blogger on this site, I believe. I … Read more >>
Independent 12,182 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again!
Independent 12,181 / Tees
My apologies for the very late posting of the blog on what was a crazy day at work.
Independent 12180 / Eccles
Eccles is now virtually a fixture as a setter of the Independent Wednesday crossword.