Lots of classical references in this week’s plain Azed puzzle
Observer
Everyman 3,922/12 December
My colleague John introduced last week’s blog with the sentiment that the puzzle there was one of the best Everyman offerings that he’d had on his watch. I thought this one continued in … Read more >>
Everyman 3,921
This is one of the best Everyman crosswords that I’ve blogged. The clues are apparently (with the odd exception, which is quite possibly because I’m missing something) sound, none of them are incredibly difficult, and the surfaces are often very good.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (anagram, homophone, hidden etc) in italics. Anagrams are indicated *(like this) or (like this)*.
Azed 2582
As usual for the first Azed puzzle of the month, this is a competition puzzle with one word clued by definition only. It is a plain puzzle though. No doubt there will be … Read more >>
Everyman 3,920
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3920.
Azed No. 2,581 Plain
Fewer difficult words for me this week, so a quicker than usual solve. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,919
The Observer crossword from Nov 21, 2021.
Every now and then I unexpectedly struggle with the weekly Everyman puzzle.
This was another example.
Azed 2,580 Plain
A gentle Azed.
Everyman 3,918/14 November
I enjoyed this one from Everyman, with a couple of clues that I particularly liked. One or two queries that I’m sure contributors will help resolve. And for those collecting such things, the … Read more >>
Azed 2579
A gentle walk in the park (relatively speaking) after the previous week’s tricky Letters Latent. Thanks to Azed. Across 1 SVARABHAKTI Kasbah TV air waves demonstrating vocalic development (11)(KASBAH TV AIR)* – … Read more >>
Everyman 3,917
There are some nice clues in this crossword, but also a few that I’m not comfortable with, as will be clear from the blog.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (anagram, reversal, homophone etc) in italics. Anagrams indicated like *(this) or (this)*
Azed No. 2,578 ‘Letters Latent’ – Competition Puzzle
I normally solve the Azed specials quite comfortably but I found this one tough going. Very enjoyable nevertheless. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,916
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3916.
Azed No. 2,577 Plain
I found this Azed harder than usual, probably because there were no 11 or 12 letter words in the grid.
Everyman 3,915
The Observer crossword from Oct 24, 2021
A generally smooth offering from Everyman, with not much to frighten the horses.