Everyman

Lorraine:  Good morning happy solvers, Nothing to difficult this week, seemed pretty straight forward to me. I absolutely loved 18ac, what an excellent clue. 4dn was also very good. I enjoyed solving this weeks … Read more >>

Perhaps a more tricky Everyman than usual, but I’m interested to know what others think …         Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning happy solvers. Nice flowing crossword this week I thought, particular favourites were 4, 14, 18 and 27ac. 8, 11 and 16dn. There should not have been anything too taxing although if … Read more >>

A typical Everyman, I think: a clear notch above beginner level. Across 1 Mug and flag held by jockey (6) VISAGE An envelope (‘held by’) of SAG (‘flag’) in VIE (‘jockey’). 4 Peering … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning one and all, I really struggled this week, I certainly didn’t have my crossword head on at all, so Nick came to the rescue. Below, the analysis and comments are from … Read more >>

Another nicely constructed and accessible puzzle from Everyman.  One or two chestnuts, but – in the UK at least – it’s getting to that chestnutty time of year, and in a puzzle aimed … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning crossword solvers, I enjoyed this weeks offering tremendously, wizzed through it with no problems. Favourites this week were, 1, 3, 9, 14 and 17ac, 1, 6, 10(first in the grid) and … Read more >>

Lorraine:  Good morning happy solvers, Nice Sunday morning solve with nothing too taxing. First in was 6dn and last in was 4ac. Favourites this week are; 11, 13 and 22ac, 1, 6, 14 and … Read more >>

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 >>