Never knowingly undersolved
Always a pleasure to get a Vigo puzzle to solve and blog on a Monday. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Cyclops keeps us entertained with another round of clues with imaginative surface readings. [ All of which are funnier than this blog’s final “joke” – sorry. ] Solving did not start well. First … Read more >>
A Monday morning SLORMGORM…
Another Sunday offering from Everyman that I think will please beginners and less experienced solvers. I’m sure they’ll tell us if not. The trademark clues this week are the rhyming couplet PITTER-PATTER and … Read more >>
Thank you to Hypnos. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Explorer appreciated source of medicine in medical facility (6) TASMAN : TA(thank you!/expression of appreciation) + [ 1st letter of(source of) … Read more >>
The usual weekly fix for the dictionary addict. Thank you Azed.
A genuinely accessible puzzle from Klingsor. Unusual for a Saturday. Compared to many other puzzles by this setter this one was on the easy side but still had a good selection of solid … Read more >>
An easier-than-usual offering from Paul this week, with a couple of unusual 12 letter clues.
Unusually, Hoskins is occupying the Friday slot today, with Phi’s latest puzzle having been published yesterday. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Indy spectrum in terms of difficulty, … Read more >>
There’s no better way to round off a fine week of puzzles than one from Picaroon, on top of his form. Some excellent clues here – the outstanding one, for me, at 24ac … Read more >>
A good fun puzzle from BRADMAN this Friday.
Found this tough and slow to solve…
Sleuth's turn to try to bamboozle us.
A Phi puzzle in the Independent on a Thursday is not normal. Is Phi celebrating something today or has Phi been bumped from his usual Friday slot for an anniversary tomorrow? … Read more >>
Hi everyone. As 2021 rolls towards its end it is becoming more usual to get OUT AND ABOUT. I hope you all manage to keep well. Not much to say this week. All … Read more >>