Comments on: Everyman No. 3375 (5th June)

By: Brian with an eye

Brian with an eye — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:15:49 +0000

Sil – if I may answer on Nick’s behalf. He’s being charmingly modest, in alleging that the immaculateness of the blog is down to the script. As if! And when he says “you still need to do the crossword”, he means “one still needs to do the crossword [before doing the blog]“. Hope this helps.

By: Sil van den Hoek

Sil van den Hoek — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:07:27 +0000

Sorry, Nick, I don’t get this.
I only made a polite (and genuine) remark about the neatness of the blog – as ever!

“Obviously you still need to do the crossword”.
I did do it, and I said that I found it harder than usual to get into.

Communication breakdown?

By: The Trafites

The Trafites — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:49:24 +0000

Sil van den Hoek re 11. The blog is produced from a simple script (in perl). Obviously you still need to do the crossword. Refer to -> instructions Nick

By: Sil van den Hoek

Sil van den Hoek — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:40:24 +0000

Yes, welcome Fran!
This is the place to be.
BTW, just found out there’s a colleague at work who really likes to start understanding cryptics. I will surely recommend this site to her and the Quiptic and Everyman section in particular (for a start).

BTW2, thanks Lorraine for the – as ever – immaculate blog.
I have to admit that I found this Everyman harder to get into than usually. Ah well, maybe it was just me that weekend (having more trouble with Crux and Mudd than I normally have, too)

By: Stella

Stella — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:28:49 +0000

Welcome Fran from Cornwall. The site is a godsend for learners, as I’ve found myself.

By: Fran from Cornwall

Fran from Cornwall — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:38:17 +0000

I am thrilled to have found this site – I have been trying cryptic crosswords for some time with varying levels of success. I have often found the right answer to a clue, after having several letters filled in, but have had no idea why it was the right answer and how the clue worked. It is a revelation to be able to see not just the right answer but how it was arrived at! And more fun doing the puzzles ‘in company’.Thank you!

By: Stella Heath

Stella Heath — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:55:34 +0000

Thanks Lorraine, and to Everyman for a typically enjoyable puzzle.

I got 2d without making the connection to the showman, so thanks for that.

I understood TROUSER as roughly synonymous to “pocket”, if you get my meaning

I needed Wiki for 7d, and it took me ages to remember BRISTOL CREAM, as I was looking for Spanish words to fit and my taste in sherry is dry, rather than sweet

I think Sally will be satisfied with your work today.

By: Kathryn's Dad

Kathryn's Dad — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:28:33 +0000

Thanks, Lorraine. Accessible and enjoyable puzzle from Everyman as usual. BRISTOL CREAM was my favourite in this one. Had to google to confirm BALMORAL.

By: Bamberger

Bamberger — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:30:13 +0000

Usually I get about 3/4 of the way through before getting stuck but found many more clues that I just couldn’t get.
Looking back most of the ones I couldn’t get were down to my lack of ability but I think that 5a,2d,11d & 16d were hard.
Thanks for the blog

By: Davy

Davy — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:20:45 +0000

Thanks Lorraine,

It’s a warm, sunny day up here in Yorkshire but the rain is much needed. I can’t remember much about this puzzle but I always enjoy it. I’ve ticked three clues which are BRISTOL CREAM, BUSTER KEATON and HAVE ON which I particularly liked.

I didn’t know about the other meaning for trouser but I like it. Don’t trouser from the poor has a ring to it.
Incidentally, my first experience of a trouser press was in a London hotel many, many years ago and the first time I tried to use it, I managed to break it completely. C’est la vie.