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Azed 2680

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Quite an easy one on the Azed scale, helped by no fewer than four hidden answers. Thanks to Azed.   Across 1 UPCATCH Cup brewed, chat freely to exchange latest news? (7)CUP* + … Read more >>

Azed 2679 ‘Right and left’

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I found this rather difficult, and several held out for a long time. The left-hand answer to 12dn resolutely escapes parsing: I hope someone tells us how it works. The rather odd format … Read more >>

Everyman 4,017/15 October

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Another sound, pleasing puzzle from Everyman. Not much more I can add, which is a compliment to the setter. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>

Everyman 4,016

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Everyman has given us more this time than he usually does: two first letters clues (not just one), the usual rhyming pair, and two symmetrically-placed answers both of which are fruits. Probably more, but I can’t see anything. With these limitations he has, as is now customary, provided us with a good sound crossword (I think, although 18dn still troubles me).

Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (anagram, homophone, hidden etc) in italics. Anagram indicators shown *(like this) or (like this)*. Link-words in green.

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Azed 2677

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We have a solid standard puzzle from Azed this week.       This was a plain Azed puzzle with normal clues although there was a note that stated: “34 appears only, with … Read more >>

Azed 2674

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Please excuse a rather terse blog – I’ve been away and had to write it in a bit of a hurry. I hope anything I haven’t said is verifiable in Chambers. Thanks to … Read more >>

Everyman 4,013/17 September

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Another pleasing and well-constructed crossword from Everyman. Plenty here for the less experienced solver to get their teeth into. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>