Everyman 3,656

The usual smooth offering from Everyman today which results in my having little to say. No cryptic definitions, which will no doubt please some people, and only a couple of double definitions, so … Read more >>

Everyman 3655

Mainly charades, anagrams and insertions this morning.  Which for an entry-level puzzle is just as it should be.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>

Everyman 3,652

This seems to be becoming a regular occurrence, my blogging the Everyman. As usual, most of the puzzle was impeccable but this week I do have one quibble. I assume that 19ac is … Read more >>

Everyman 3651

Charades and insertions mostly this morning from Everyman.  Which for an entry-level puzzle is fair enough.  But only one full anagram, cluing a word I could only vaguely remember.       Abbreviations … Read more >>

Everyman 3,650

I heard a short while ago that the scheduled blogger had gone away for the weekend before realising that he hadn’t yet blogged this puzzle so I am stepping into the breach. I … Read more >>

Everyman 3,648

The scheduled blogger hasn’t turned up so here is a quick analysis of the clues. A typical Everyman cryptic with clear, concise cluing and nothing particularly obscure. I rather liked 12ac, amongst others. … Read more >>

Everyman 3647

Another good’un from Everyman this morning.  All clear, with some good surfaces and a nod to my favourite singer-songwriter.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = … Read more >>