Never knowingly undersolved
Everyman’s usual mix of fine clues, with nothing that I saw as too obscure or difficult. Across 1. Girl having a short walk (6) ASTRID A charade of ‘a’ plus STRID[e] (‘short walk’). … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning and a happy new year to you all. Wizzed through this, this morning. Nothing to taxing on the brain, although I was stuck on a couple of easy one’s, Doh. I … Read more >>
A festive offering from Everyman – clearly clued and good fun as always. There were a number of clues that related to the festive season – which I hope you all enjoyed. Best … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning to you all, Good all round puzzle this week, I enjoyed it immensly. Lots of anagrams which is one of my favourite type of clue. I thought 26ac was a good … Read more >>
A couple of things that might be unfamiliar, but mostly the usual precise clues.
Lorraine: Good morning happy solvers, Nothing to difficult this week, seemed pretty straight forward to me. I absolutely loved 18ac, what an excellent clue. 4dn was also very good. I enjoyed solving this weeks … Read more >>
Perhaps a more tricky Everyman than usual, but I’m interested to know what others think … Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning happy solvers. Nice flowing crossword this week I thought, particular favourites were 4, 14, 18 and 27ac. 8, 11 and 16dn. There should not have been anything too taxing although if … Read more >>
A typical Everyman, I think: a clear notch above beginner level. Across 1 Mug and flag held by jockey (6) VISAGE An envelope (‘held by’) of SAG (‘flag’) in VIE (‘jockey’). 4 Peering … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning one and all, I really struggled this week, I certainly didn’t have my crossword head on at all, so Nick came to the rescue. Below, the analysis and comments are from … Read more >>
Another nicely constructed and accessible puzzle from Everyman. One or two chestnuts, but – in the UK at least – it’s getting to that chestnutty time of year, and in a puzzle aimed … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning crossword solvers, I enjoyed this weeks offering tremendously, wizzed through it with no problems. Favourites this week were, 1, 3, 9, 14 and 17ac, 1, 6, 10(first in the grid) and … Read more >>
The odd less common reference, the inevitable bit of geography, notably coherent surfaces – what more can one say? Everyman continues to produce crosswords which are not pitched too high for most beginners, but have enough spice to satisfy more experienced solvers.
Lorraine: Good morning happy solvers, Nice Sunday morning solve with nothing too taxing. First in was 6dn and last in was 4ac. Favourites this week are; 11, 13 and 22ac, 1, 6, 14 and … Read more >>
I invariably enjoy solving and blogging an Everyman crossword. As always, a good variety of devices on display. This morning there were two words that I was unfamiliar with, but which I shall … Read more >>