Everyman

Another very good puzzle in the Everyman style – that is, at the easier end of the cryptic spectrum. It is all clued clearly, so I have given only brief explanations; but if … Read more >>

Yet again Everyman has produced an accessible puzzle that is ideal for those new, or relatively new, to the art of solving cryptic crosswords. However, I do have one minor reservation. For the … Read more >>

The usual good Sunday stuff from Everyman.  Took me a little while to get into this one; then it fell steadily.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram … Read more >>

After several weeks of harder than average Everymans (or should that be Everymen?) we seem to have returned to normal with a very accessible puzzle, though one that was still a pleasure to … Read more >>

This one seemed to take a little longer than usual but, with hindsight, I’m not sure why because, as usual, the cluing is impeccable. Across 1 Revolutionary spies keeping dry in upper room … Read more >>

I’ve probably said this before, but I find it very difficult to find something to write about in an Everyman preamble because the puzzles are so consistently good, and today’s was no exception. … Read more >>

Another sound Sunday puzzle from Everyman.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across 1  Student pulls back … Read more >>