A competition puzzle again this week Thank you Azed.
Azed 2600
Sundays wouldn’t be the same without an Azed puzzle in the Observer This puzzle is a round number, 2600, which may explain the AZ occurrences in the clues and entries. … Read more >>
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Azed No. 2,598 Plain
A typical Azed plain…
Azed 2597
As the Azed series moves into its second half-century, yet another high-quality puzzle. Thanks to Azed Across 1 BRACKISH Mistake imbibing selection of wine, barely drinkable (8)RACK (where wine may be stored) … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,596 Plain
Another set of interesting and obscure words to figure out and look up. Thank you Azed.
Azed No. 2,595 ‘Looking Back’ – Competition Puzzle
This puzzle commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Azed series.
Azed 2594
Azed’s 50 years as a setter was marked with an article in last week’s Observer. The article can also be found online by clicking HERE It’s a very impressive achievement to compile 2,594 … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,593 Plain
A even-handed mix of the common and the obscure today. Thank you Azed.
Azed No. 2,592 Plain
A plain puzzle from Azed, if any of his puzzles could ever be described as plain.
Azed 2591 – Carte Blanche
Azed’s Carte Blanche puzzles come around about once a year; they give the solver an extra challenge without (I assume) giving the setter the kind of extra difficulties that are presented by other … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,590 Plain
A higher proportion of interesting and obscure words than the previous puzzle. Thank you Azed.
Azed No. 2,589 Plain
An easier-than-usual puzzle this week.
Azed No 2,589 placeholder
Because prizes are again being offered for the weekly Azed puzzles, with entries to be postmarked “no later than Monday week”, the blog will now appear early on Tuesday.
Azed 2588
This week’s Azed puzzle is one where I got off to a good start but slowed significantly as worked my way through it. I’m unable to parse the clue for … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,587 Plain
A plain offering this week, and not overly difficult. Thank you Azed.