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Azed 2121

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This was a a fairly standard plain Azed puzzle with his usual high quality cluing.       I was pleasantly surprised by how many clues I solved on the first run through … Read more >>

Everyman 3459/20 January

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A lovely puzzle in the Everyman style for our Sunday morning diversion.  Plenty to enjoy in this one.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>

Azed 2119

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The usual excellent crossword from Azed and as usual I won’t give detailed descriptions of all the very unusual words, in the knowledge that anyone interested enough in this crossword to look here … Read more >>

Azed 2118

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Another moderately easy Azed to start the new year, where I was helped by getting the long answer at 1d. Unusually I have a couple of nitpicks (15a and 21d) but apart from … Read more >>

AZED No. 2,117 Plain

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Nick:  Fairly tough today, 8/10. There is a lot going on in the clues, which I think collectively, shows most of the Azed style. Across 1. Stage laugh, reverse of demure, greeting start of … Read more >>

Azed No 2116 Christmas Devilry

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This year Azed’s Christmas puzzle combined an old favourite (although not of all solvers), Printer’s Devilry,  for the across clues, with something entirely new for the down clues. These were normal clues made … Read more >>

Everyman 3455/23 December

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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 >>

Azed 2115

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Another very sound set of clues from Azed, making full use of the more obscure meanings of words.  You always know where you stand with Azed.  If you feel unhappy with the parsing … Read more >>