Everyman 3,723

The Observer crossword / Feb 18, 2018

Last week, Pierre started his Everyman blog with the lines “Everyman is such a good choice of cryptic for those new to them, or for those learning the ropes. Always carefully constructed and at a level of difficulty that should encourage people to have a go“.  I am not sure whether I fully agree with that. To me, the setter, the really excellent Colin Gumbrell, offers a bit more than just that, making his puzzles a joy for more experienced solvers too. And for bloggers!  🙂

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Everyman 3722

Everyman is such a good choice of cryptic for those new to them, or for those learning the ropes. Always carefully constructed and at a level of difficulty that should encourage people to … Read more >>

Everyman 3718

Plenty of charades, anagrams and insertions. Everyman is in town.       Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed abbreviations are underlined   … Read more >>

Everyman 3,715

A real treat this week for the many fans of Everyman [that includes me].
Not just this ‘regular’ crossword – which was as ever safe and sound – but a delightful Jumbo as a generous extra.

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Everyman 3,713

It was only a few weeks ago that I said one of the reasons I enjoy the Everyman puzzles is that there are usually very few (if any) double definitions, and no cryptic … Read more >>

Everyman 3,711

One thing I like about Everyman puzzles is that there are never any cryptic definitions and very few double definitions. This week was no exception. All the usual comments regarding this series still … Read more >>