A plain puzzle from Azed.
Azed
Azed 2764
A reasonably quick solve for me on this one, though I raised an eyebrow at the (unnecessary) use of an outdated derogatory term at 4d. Still, thanks to Azed.
Azed No. 2,763 plain – competition puzzle
The usual pleasant crossword from Azed. I have one or two slight questions about things but no doubt they will be explained.
Definitions in italics, underlined in crimson. Anagram indicators in italics.
Azed postal address
Comment from Bridgesong on his latest Azed blog:
Azed No. 2,762 – plain
Rather more than the usual quota of four letter words made this week’s plain puzzle more challenging than some (although it was particularly easy in another way…)
Azed 2761
A plain crossword from Azed this week.
Azed No. 2,760 – Plain
This week’s Azed seemed mostly straightforward . . .
Azed No. 2,759 plain – competition puzzle
A slightly tougher than normal plain Azed…
Azed 2758
A new proprietor, a new interactive interface, but the same reliable Azed. It feels as if there are fewer familiar words than usual, but despite that I managed to fill the grid fairly quickly. On the other hand, some of the parsing was a bit tricky, with 32 down proving elusive until the 11th hour. Thanks to Azed for the puzzle, and best wishes to those attending the lunch in Oxford today yesterday, which I’m I was sadly unable to attend on this occasion.
Azed/Everyman
Follow these links for today’s puzzles Azed interactive Azed print Everyman interactive Everyman print
Azed No. 2,757 plain
This will be the last Azed for The Observer under present management, a plain that is probably on the easier side. Let’s hope that his crosswords can continue in their present form.
Definitions underlined in crimson. Anagram indicators in italics.
Azed No. 2,756 plain
A 12 x 12 grid with four 11 letter words, but no 4 letter ones.
Azed 2755
It’s an Azed competition this week so one entry has no wordplay. Solvers can submit their own clue as part of competition.
Azed No. 2,754 – Plain
Thanks to Azed for this puzzle. A couple of quibbles/queries noted below.