Everyman

I invariably enjoy solving and blogging an Everyman crossword.  As always, a good variety of devices on display.  This morning there were two words that I was unfamiliar with, but which I shall … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning Everyman lovers, Well I have to begin by saying that first in was 21dn, then that was it for a wee while. Then I got the clue that popped up a … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning to you all, This certainly was an Everyman for everyman! So there should be no silly squabbles this week, please. At first glance I instantly solved 12ac, 20ac, 24ac, 6dn, 19dn … Read more >>

I found this one a bit tougher than your usual Everyman.  It’s all clearly indicated as always, so perhaps it was just me having a bit of an off day.  There were as … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning to you all, It took me a while to get started on this weeks offering. First two in were 9ac and 14dn. Once I got started everything fell into place. Favourites … Read more >>

The puzzle includes one or two things which might be less well known to some, but I do not see any great difficulties. Across 1. One unable to cope with everyday life in … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning all, Nice easy stroll this week with nothing too taxing. Favourites this week, 3dn 27ac. Big thank you to Everyman. Across 1. Food I fed to soldiers, a Chinese dish (4,4) … Read more >>

Another Sunday, another fine Everyman puzzle.  ‘What’s new?’ I hear you say.  Well, for this solver, a meaning of a familiar word that I’d never come across before.  A day that goes by … Read more >>

Lorraine:   Good morning to you all, Well what can I say, I flew through last weeks offering with ease, but this week I struggled and needed Nick’s help. Perhaps it is because I … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning to you all. Lovely puzzle this week, I enjoyed it immensly. First in was 1dn of course and last in was 19dn. Big thank you to Everyman as always. Across 1. … Read more >>

Another fine puzzle in the Everyman style, with plenty of good surfaces and elegant cluing.  But I found this trickier than normal, with one phrase I had never come across before.     … Read more >>

The Trafites are on a well-earned holiday this week – I trust I can be a worthy substitute… The nice thing about blogging a puzzle is that one has to spend a bit more … Read more >>