Comments on: Everyman N° 3,437 (19 August 2012)

By: Ciderwithrosie

Ciderwithrosie — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:05:01 +0000

Loving the accompanying photos: my favourite was YORICK. Thanks everyone and Everyman.

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:31:37 +0000

Thank you, Everyman and Peter, for the enjoyable puzzle and blog. Thanks also to Kathryn’s Dad for the link explaining “court plaster.” I had gotten the answer last week when I solved the puzzle since I could see it was hidden, but I really didn’t understand it. I had intended to research it later in the week but it slipped my mind, an all too frequent occurrence these days! New word for me at 12 Across. I’d not heard “estaminet” before and got the answer from checking the crossing letters under “cafe” in Chambers Crossword Dictionary. I did get 15 Down but I’d never heard of “i” as an abbreviation of electic current. All in all, a fun puzzle, with my favorite clues being 25 and 26 Across. Time to print out the next Everyman, so wishing you all a wonderful week ahead and “see” you next Sunday!

By: Davy

Davy — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:00:11 +0000

Thanks Peter,

Like KD, I got stuck on 23d and could see that PATCH was a hidden answer but couldn’t understand the wordplay.
It never occurred to me that ‘Court plaster’ was the definition rather than just court and also pitch would
have fitted which could mean court.

Favourite clue was SABOTAGE and also liked YORICK. Thanks Everyman.

By: Kathryn's Dad

Kathryn's Dad — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:12:08 +0000

Meant to add that you need to scroll down to definition no 5.

By: Kathryn's Dad

Kathryn's Dad — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:10:37 +0000

Thanks, Peter and Everyman.

I was stuck with the definition of ‘court plaster’ in 23dn, so hope you don’t mind me adding a link for those who were also unfamiliar with the term.

It’s here: http://www.encyclo.co.uk/define/Court-Plaster