For some reason I especially enjoyed this one. Thank you Azed.
Observer
AZED 2,457
A plain puzzle with an unusual grid, a central horizontal line cutting it nearly in half.
Everyman 3,796
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3796.
Everyman 3,795
The Observer crossword from Jul 7, 2019
We’re getting used the new-style Everyman, aren’t we?
Azed 2456
A non-standard puzzle this week Azed puzzles published on the first Sunday of the month are competition puzzles. Often they are just plain puzzles, but on a few occasions each … Read more >>
Everyman 3,794/30 June
Another enjoyable puzzle from Everyman, but one where I suspect less experienced solvers will be saying ‘too hard’. I could be wrong. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
AZED 2,455 – Plain
Another treat for word lovers. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,793
Everyman has definitely settled into a consistent style now.
AZED 2,454
As straightforward as an Azed could ever be…
Azed 2453
Apart from a couple of stragglers at the end, I found this very much on the easy end of the Azed scale. As usual the precise clueing makes even the more obscure answers … Read more >>
Everyman 3,792
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3792.
Everyman 3,791
The Observer crossword from June 9, 2019
This Everyman puzzle took me an hour to finish, which was about the same amount of time that I spent on the Guardian’s Prize from Paul.
Perhaps, I wasn’t in the right mindset but my conclusion must be ‘this was quite hard’.
AZED 2,452
Another fine mix of interesting words and clues. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,790/2 June
Another puzzle that hits the spot for the Everyman slot, I thought. Some generous clues to get you going, then all gettable with a bit of perseverance. There is a … Read more >>
AZED 2,451
A 13 x 11 grid for this month’s Prize Puzzle from Azed.