Angel is an infrequent setter of Independent cryptic crosswords. This looks like the tenth since the first in 2020
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Independent 12,064/Hippogryph
A sound and entertaining puzzle from Hippogryph to get the puzzling week in the Independent underway.
Independent on Sunday 1,841/Filbert
Filbert is most often to be seen these days in the Independent on Sunday slot. I found this an enjoyable challenge which took a while to tease out, but fell nicely once I had a bit of a foothold in the grid. Some delightful surfaces as always from this setter.
Independent 12,063 by Umpire
June is with us and the Umpire has found time between innings to compile a puzzle. Some lovely clues and a double pangram to boot. 9ac was sublime; 12ac caught me out; 5dn … Read more >>
Independent 12,062 by Phi
It’s the end of the week and as expected, we have a Phi puzzle to entertain us (and blog).
Independent 12,061 / Twin
Twin has produced a puzzle for our stimulation and entertainment today.
Independent 12060 / Eccles
Eccles continues to entertain us with Independent puzzles on Wednesdays.
Independent 12,059 by Atrica
Atrica provides our mental warm-up this morning.
Independent 12,058 by Italicus
This was a slow but steady solve for me…
Independent on Sunday 1840 Tees
Thank you Tees. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent No. 12,057 by Wiglaf
Good morning everyone.
Independent 12,056 / Phi
Phi is occupying his usual Friday slot today, bringing another series of mid-week puzzles to an end.
Independent 12055 / Bluebird
Bluebird sets the Independent challenge today.
Independent 12,054 by Eccles
Eccles now appears to have a permanent booking in the Independent‘s Wednesday slot, although he’s occasionally seen on a Thursday instead.
Independent 12,053 by Filbert
Filbert entertains us today – only three days after his last challenge.