Never knowingly undersolved
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.
The Observer crossword from Sep 2, 2018
The first Sunday in September (well, today it’s the second) and more of the same. That may sound negative but it’s not meant to be like that.
The usual mixture of charades, insertions and anagrams from Everyman, with some typical multi-part clues. And a little milestone for me today too. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
Apologies for the late appearance of the blog, my ability to type has been severely hampered by a cubital tunnel operation on my arm.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3748.