i506 by Phi
October 6, 2012
Sorrry can remember too much about this one http://fifteensquared.net/2007/08/10/independent-6495-by-phi/
i506 by Phi
September 29, 2012
Sorry this a bit late my internet connection is playing up a lot.
Found this rather hard to put it mildly, old link here http://fifteensquared.net/2007/08/10/independent-6495-by-phi
I’ve finished it (I believe correctly) so if you want explanations not given in the blog please ask.
i488 by Phi
September 8, 2012
For once 15 squared fully documented this at the time, here’s Tilsits blog http://fifteensquared.net/2007/07/06/independent-6465-phi-mr-dependable/
Not much to add barring 8d should be RE(n)T in PENCE.
Apologies for missing Saturday posts
September 1, 2012
Alas I’ve been away from home for a few weekends and so not posted as I’ve binned the crossword and cannot get it on line, they’ve all been old ones so you should be able to find them at 15sq.
Number 500 due in a fortnight – wonder if that will be a new one…
i486 by Math
August 30, 2012
Again an oldie see here http://fifteensquared.net/2007/07/26/independent-6478math-affects-monty-burns-style-voice-excellent/ by NeilDubya.
Saw the theme very quickly and was looking for thematics.
Here’s the missing answers..
Across
1 | MAD | Double def, US comic with goofy kid on the cover |
18 | OVEREGG | OVER EGG where you might hen(layer) to be |
Down | ||
3 | SELLOTAPE | [SOLEPLATE]* |
5 | NO SHOWS | CDD |
6 | FIBRE | B(lack) in FIRE |
7 | EARLIEST | CDD, not my favourite IMO |
15 | MASS MEDIA | Service=MASS and CD |
19 | GRENADA | ERG rev + NADA (Nothing) |
22 | LESSEE | LESS (take away) + E(nvelop)E |
24 | LARCH | L(arge) + ARCH |
i 484 by Virgilius
August 28, 2012
Original blog here http://fifteensquared.net/2007/07/17/independent-6474virgilius-magic-numbers/
Missing answers
10 Range Double def
14 Curve – V in CURE
15 TERMS – DD
16 ADDITIONS -[I DID NOT]* in AS
20 SHAPE Cryptic def with 18
22 OMEGA – 0 + MEGA
Down
2 URN Hidden
3 THESEUS – U in THESES
4 PLACE NAME – Cryptic/Double def
8 NUMBERS – CD
18 GROUPED – [PROUP EG]*
20 SULTANA [NUT ALAS]*
21 EASTER – E + ASTER
i Prize no. 464 by Phi
August 10, 2012
This is an old Indy Phi from 2007 but due to the 15 Squared style of the time the old blog has a much sparser entry, I’ll enclose a link at the the end for you to see the difference in how the styles have changed.
Definitions underlined where approriate, * indicates anagram.
Across: | ||
1 Two expected economies have a reciprocal effect (3,4,4) | CUT BOTH WAYS | Cryptic definition. |
7 Some chap hidden here? (3) | PHI | Hidden in chaP Hidden – See link |
9 Take tortuous route around tor – effect of the breeze (9) | WINDCHILL | WIND(turn) + C(around) + HILL (tor) |
10 Ready to blow up? Worry about end of fuse (5) | MINED | (fus)E in MIND |
11 Whisper “Cartoons upset form of religion” (8,7) | ANCESTOR WORSHIP | [WHISPER CARTOONS]* |
12 Judge, devoted but not initially possessive (7) | JEALOUS | J(udge) + (z)EALOUS |
14 Is US lawyer engaged in racket displaying aloofness (7) | DISDAIN | (IS + D.A.) in DIN |
15 Make bad recording at music party after start of dance (7) | DEPRAVE | D(ance) + E.P. + RAVE |
17 Copper throttled by a male misbehaving in these spots (7) | MACULAE | CU in [A MALE]* |
18 Excited mate, with four correct, aspiring to luxury item (7,8) | CREATURE COMFORT | [MATE FOUR CORRECT]* |
20 Beat a combination of throw and lob (5) | THROB | THR(ow) + (l)OB |
21 Conservative indications in government: removing the scum (9) | CLEANSING | C(onservative) + LEANS + IN G(overnment) |
23 Port very exciting? Only somewhat (3) | RYE | Hidden in veRY Exciting. Initially I thought this would be RIO(t) |
24 Substantial energy in the plane when flying (11) | ELEPHANTINE | E(nergy) + [IN THE PLANE]* |
Down: | ||
1 Cover insufficient – keep down (3) | COW | COW(l) |
2 Time kept in reserve not entirely a booster (5) | TONIC | T + ON IC(e) |
3 Report not often heard about British item of furniture (10,5) | OCCASIONAL TABLE | B(ritish) in OCCASIONAL TALE |
4 In-house working may be bad (7) | HEINOUS | [IN HOUSE]* |
5 Granted nothing’s paid off (7) | ALLOWED | ALL OWED |
6 Ensure mini music broadcast displays old song (5,2,6,2) | SUMER IS ICUMEN IN | [Ensure mini music]*. Not the first time I’ve done a Phi blog containing this answer… |
7 Booze, dancing – and what one feels like if groggy (9) | PUNCHBALL | PUNCH + BALL |
8 Newspaper to start new paragraph about writer of French (11) | INDEPENDENT | (PEN + DE) in INDENT, not the i then. |
11 “A music provider abused court aid” – Judge (11) | ADJUDICATOR | A + DJ + [COURT AID]* |
13 Computer program about horticulture finally providing something for orchard (5,4) | APPLE TREE | (horticulture)E in [APPLET + RE(about)] |
16 Raised concern about a fellow’s pain (7) | EARACHE | A in CARE reversed + HE |
17 Play’s live in broadcast of match | MACBETH | BE (live) in MATCH* |
19 One pen’s set up for animal (5) | ORIBI | (1 + BIRO) reversed. |
22 Climbing in tree – Grandpa? Crikey (3) | GEE | Hidden reversed in trEE Grandpa |
The original blog is here |
i 468 by Mass
August 9, 2012
Another old Independent from 2007, the late Mass setting this one, the original blog by NeilDubya is here however as was the custom at the time it’s not complete. Lots of cryptic definitions which I don’t find easy. * Indicate anagram.
Across:
1 | ESSENE | ESSEN(c)E |
5 | ALSACE | S IN A + LACE (doctor) |
8 | KIDNAPPER | Cryptic def. |
9 | ORLOP | OR (gold) + LOP |
11 | NILE | NIL + (ous)E |
12 | GOLD BEATER | Cryptic def. |
13 | HARDSHIP | S(ciatica) in HARD + HIP |
15 | OCTAD | Unusual word, O.C. + TAD (a bit, a dash) |
17 | AMBER | Double def. |
19 | BORDEAUX | Homophone for BORE DOUGH |
22 | TELEVISION | [NOVELIST IE]* |
23 | CHIC | CHIC(k) |
25 | DRAIN | D(ead) + RAIN |
26 | CARTWHEEL | C(loudy) + WEATHER* + L |
27 | HEARSE | HEARS + E |
28 | MONKEY | As in Monkey on one’s back and colloquially £500 |
Down: | ||
2 | SADDLER | SADDLE + R(oyal) |
3 | EDAM | E + MAD rev |
4 | EUPHORIC | UP (riding) in HEROIC* |
5 | ABRADE | A + BRAD + E |
6 | STONE COLD | TONE in SCOLD |
7 | COLE TIT | [COTE LIT]* |
8 | KIND HEARTED | [HEATED DRINK]* |
10 | PARADOXICAL | X(vote) in RADIO* all in PA + CAL (2 US states) |
14 | SCRIVENER | CR(edit) in [IS NEVER]* |
16 | MONOGRAM | Iffy Cryptic def. |
18 | BALLADE | (A + L(iberal)) in BLADE |
20 | ATHLETE | Even iffier cryptic def. |
21 | PSYCHE | PSYCH (as in psych up get oneself ready) + E |
24 | SWAN | S(aint) + WAN, there’s a swan Shakespeare theatre amongst other references. |
i number 465 by Quixote
August 6, 2012
Well my unexpected debut here after spending the evening trying to de-flea six cats, as no-one else has posted, I will. This isn’t a new one but it doesn’t appear to have been blogged by 225 at the time or I just can’t find it, Quixote moans in today’s Indy blog about not being paid for these repeats.
It’s a bit late but here’s my reading folks, I’ve not proofread this too much so sorry for typos or other cock ups.
If anyone can explain why 13a isn’t in error I’d be happy to hear from you.
* Indicates anagram – anything else please ask. I’ll try to make future blogs more helpful but this a late night job.
Across:
1 | CUPOLA | POL(e) in [CU + A] |
4 | SCRAMS | (Steve) CRAM in 2 x S |
8 | SPARE RIB | [BRAISE P(o)R(k)]* |
10 | ALEPPO | ALE + POP* Syrian city in the news recently |
11 | PATHAN | PA + THAN(e) |
12 | ERLANGEN | GREENLAN(d)* City in Germany |
13 | DENMARK STRAIT | [SAM TT DRINKER]* but it isn’t, looks like a mistake as there’s only one A in the wordplay. |
16 | PRE RAPHAELITE | R.A. in PREP + HA (!) + ELITE. |
18 | PELL MELL | Upper class accent of PALL MALL |
20 | VIAGRA | 3 x 2 =6 = VI + AGRA |
21 | BODKIN | BOD + KIN |
22 | WINNIPEG | INN in WI + PEG (A small amount of drink) |
23 | SHRINE | R in SHINE |
24 | PLANET | PLAN + E.T. |
Down: | ||
1 | COPLAND | C(omposer) + OP + LAND(arrive) |
2 | PERCHANCE | PERCH + CANE* |
3 | LOREN | LORE + (k)N(ight) (chess) |
5 | CHARLOTTE | CHAR + LOT + T(h)E |
6 | ATE IN | E in A TIN |
7 | SAPIENT | SAP + IE + NT |
9 | BREAK THE LAW | Cryptic indication to WEALTH* |
14 | AGAMEMNON | A GAME M(a)N + ON (leg) |
15 | ANIMATION | I’M in A NATION |
16 | PHENOLS | [HELP SON]* |
17 | EARNEST | EAR + NEST |
19 | (jim) LAKER | LAKE + R |
20 | VENAL | Hidden in eleVEN ALways |