The Observer crossword from April 14, 2019
After reading some of the comments in last week’s Everyman blog, I thought “let’s prepare myself for the worst”. But, actually, I thought this was a rather pleasant crossword.
Observer
Azed 2444
A standard plain crossword. this week. I thought this was more difficult than many plain puzzles. Of course it didn’t help by putting in CHIPMUNK originally at 1 across, rather … Read more >>
Everyman 3,782/7 April
There are four of us who blog the Everyman, and there have certainly been some ropy ones recently to cover and explain. I seem to have landed some of the better offerings: this … Read more >>
AZED 2,443 – Printer’s Devilry
This took many visits and the occasional use of a word-search program to finish. Tough, but I got there in the end! Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,781
Another week, another Everyman. Some very good clues, some messy ones.
AZED 2,442
A straightforward Azed that wasn’t too difficult…
Azed 2441
I’m afraid left too long between solving the puzzle and writing the blog to remember how I found it at the time (and didn’t make any notes). I think it probably counts as … Read more >>
Everyman 3,780
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3780.
Everyman 3,779
The Observer crossword from Mar 17, 2019
Another Everyman crossword that, luckily, didn’t frighten the horses.
AZED 2,440
On the easy side for Azed I thought. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,778/10 March
It’s nearly two months now since our last, long-serving Everyman setter retired, and the offerings since then have been, let’s say, variable. This one, in my opinion at least, passes muster. The problem … Read more >>
AZED 2,439
A plain 12 x 12 puzzle this week with the usual mix of obscure and more well-known words.
Everyman 3,777
For those who’ve been following the progress of Everyman over the last few weeks, this one seems to be continuing in the same direction.
Azed 2438
A competition puzzle from Azed this week in the form of a standard plain crossword. The usual educational stuff from Azed this week where I learnt a few new words … Read more >>
Everyman 3,776
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3776.