Never knowingly undersolved
It’s an Everyman, Jim, but not as we know it. If you haven’t been following proceedings, Colin Gumbrell, who produced the Everyman puzzle every week for a number of … Read more >>
I was a little apprehensive about my task this week, following the previous setter’s retirement and the disappointment of last week’s interim puzzle. But I’m told someone else has now taken on the role, and this week’s puzzle is much more encouraging. Welcome and thank you to the new Everyman setter.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3772.
The Observer crossword from January 20, 2019
A truly sad day for crossword lovers. Rumour has it that this was Colin Gumbrell’s final contribution to the Observer series.
The current Everyman setter is publishing his last puzzle today (20th January), so this one is my last chance to blog him. It’s been a lot of fun. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
Everyman has given us a gentle introduction to the New Year: totally fair clue constructions as always, and nothing too obscure.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3768.
The Observer crossword from Dec 23, 2018
I did this one on Christmas Eve after a day full of Trains, No Boats & Planes.
Despite being rather tired, I experienced no problems whatsoever. And so, it must have been Everyman Lite, I guess.
Only two more sleeps till Santa comes. Good job I have a pleasing and soothing puzzle from Everyman to help me contain my exuberance. A delightful crossword, with beautifully clear … Read more >>
A fairly typical Everyman: nothing too obscure, but enough of a challenge to be enjoyable.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3764.
The Observer crossword from November 25, 2018
No news from the Western frontier – Everyman as we all know him. That said, no pushover …
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.