Azed

Azed 2600

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Sundays wouldn’t be the same without an Azed puzzle in the Observer       This puzzle is a round number, 2600, which may explain the AZ occurrences in the clues and entries. … Read more >>

Azed 2597

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As the Azed series moves into its second half-century, yet another high-quality puzzle. Thanks to Azed   Across 1 BRACKISH Mistake imbibing selection of wine, barely drinkable (8)RACK (where wine may be stored) … Read more >>

Azed 2594

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Azed’s 50 years as a setter was marked with an article in last week’s Observer.  The article can also be found online by clicking HERE It’s a very impressive achievement to compile 2,594 … Read more >>

Azed 2591 – Carte Blanche

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Azed’s Carte Blanche puzzles come around about once a year; they give the solver an extra challenge without (I assume) giving the setter the kind of extra difficulties that are presented by other … Read more >>

Azed No 2,589 placeholder

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Because prizes are again being offered for the weekly Azed puzzles, with entries to be postmarked “no later than Monday week”, the blog will now appear early on Tuesday.

Azed 2588

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This week’s Azed puzzle is one where I got off to a good start but slowed significantly as worked my way through it.       I’m unable to parse the clue for … Read more >>