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Only two more sleeps till Santa comes. Good job I have a pleasing and soothing puzzle from Everyman to help me contain my exuberance. A delightful crossword, with beautifully clear … Read more >>
A fairly typical Everyman: nothing too obscure, but enough of a challenge to be enjoyable.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3764.
The Observer crossword from November 25, 2018
No news from the Western frontier – Everyman as we all know him. That said, no pushover …
Another accessible, well-constructed puzzle from Everyman. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
A fitting centenary tribute from Everyman, with four thematic entries around the perimeter.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3760.
The Observer crossword from Oct 28, 2018
Another goodie but one that took me considerably longer than usual.
Perhaps, I was still a bit 20d [my first one in] after the York S&B.
Another fine puzzle from Everyman. I have tried to explain everything fully, but if there’s something you don’t understand or want more detail about, just ask. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
It’s always the hardest part of the blog, thinking what to put here, the crosswords are always perfectly done.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3756.
The Observer crossword from Sept 30, 2018
All good again but a crossword that was perhaps slightly easier than the recent Everymen (?!).
The usual well-constructed mixture of charades, anagrams and insertions from Everyman to accompany Sunday morning coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>
The scheduled blogger has not turned up so here is an analysis of the clues with no further commentary because there are other things that I should be doing on a Sunday afternoon. … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3752.