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Azed 2301

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A plain Azed puzzle this week with the usual mix of obscure words, Scottish words and everyday words.  We also needed a bit of French.       There were a couple of … Read more >>

Everyman 3639

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Good stuff as usual from Everyman.  Apologies for the late appearance of the blog.  You’re right: I forgot it was my turn.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  … Read more >>

AZED 2,300/mishmash

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Surprisingly easy — managed most of the puzzle while watching a replay of Germany/Italy.  Probably had to make more trips to the chamberpot than to Chambers. Obviously I was distracted since more than a few sloppy parses pointed out by kind commentators!

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AZED 2,299

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As always Azed provides a masterclass in clueing: not always the most riveting surfaces or constructions, but everything utterly sound.

Definitions underlined and in maroon.

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Everyman 3,636

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Apologies for lateness of this post, and the terseness and shoddy formatting of what follows (IT issues). Great puzzle, with consistently strong clueing, and one absolute corker (to my mind at least). Across … Read more >>

Everyman 3636

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Due to IT problems, the blog for this puzzle has been delayed. It will be published as soon as possible, either later today or tomorrow.

AZED 2,297

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I enjoyed this very much.  Not too hard but with plenty of opportunity to browse through Chambers looking for interesting words.  Thank you AZED.

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Everyman 3635

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Sound stuff from Everyman.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across 1  Mad dogs in rather hard … Read more >>