This was a very clever and interesting puzzle.
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Independent on Sunday 1,839 by Filbert
Another Sunday, another tough nut to crack from Filbert.
Independent 12,051 by Tyrus
Oh! What fun for a Saturday.
Independent 12050 / Phi
It’s a Friday in the Independent cryptic crossword series, so unsurprisingly we have a puzzle from Phi to soleve.
Independent 12,049 by Knut
Our Thursday challenge this week is from Knut.
Independent 12,048 by Eccles
Eccles provides our midweek entertainment again this week.
Independent 12,047 / Magus
Magus has produced this week’s puzzle for theme day.
Independent 12,046/Gila
We begin the crosswording week in the Independent with a puzzle from Gila that fits perfectly into a weekday paper serious cryptic slot, I think.
Independent on Sunday 1,838 by Raich
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,045 by Amoeba
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Independent 12,044 by Phi
Perhaps at the trickier end of Phi’s range today, but still fun.
Independent 12,043 by Bluth
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 >>
Independent 12,042 / Eccles
Eccles has once again provided our mid-week cruciverbal challenge.
Independent 12,041 by Math
Substituting for the regular blogger…
Independent 12,040 by Filbert
I greatly admire the economy of Filbert’s cluing – there are absolutely no wasted words here –