The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28579.
Everyman 3,913
There are several features of ‘the new Everyman’: rhyming answers (although I always have trouble finding these — Quito – Cointreau?), the ‘Primarily’ clue, which always provides a nice easy way in, the clues to these (as here) often being very clever, the reference to Everyman as ‘me’ which so far as I can see always appears quietly somewhere (in 12ac this time), and possibly others. Within these restrictions we are usually nowadays given a sound crossword. My criticisms below tend to be very minor. One might carp about the fact that there are as many as three (I think) reversals of the whole thing.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (hidden, reversal, homophone, etc) in italics. Anagrams indicated (like this)* or *(this).
Azed No. 2,574 Plain
I don’t even know if I have completed this one right…
Independent on Sunday 1,651 by Tees
Tees always delivers a good solid puzzle. This one is tricky in places with a fair amount of general knowledge required. Thank you Tees.
Independent 10,924 by Rodriguez
As the weather starts to turn for the worse, has Rodriguez a puzzle to provide a pick-me-up as winter approaches. Very much so and a lovely theme to boot – though not legal … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Crossword 28,572 by Tramp (9 October 2021)
After 350-odd posts on this site, this is my first ever Guardian cryptic blog – a personal milestone as I hold the Grauniad cryptic dear to my heart, having cut my cruciverbal teeth on it many aeons ago, and having been lucky enough to win the Saturday Prize (remember them?) on a few occasions…
Independent 10923 / Phi
As is the case on most Fridays, Phi provides the challenge. I am not sure what purpose the word ‘throttled’ is serving in the clue for 2 down. I expect … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,577 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28577.
Financial Times 16,917 by REDSHANK
A relatively easy challenge from REDSHANK this Friday morning.
Guardian 28,576 / Vlad
Vlad sets a fairly tough challenge today, especially in the parsing department… … where, to my chagrin, after much staring and head-scratching, I need help in a couple of places (17 and 27 … Read more >>
Independent 10,922 by Serpent
Serpent provides our Thursday challenge today.
Financial Times 16,916 by LEONIDAS
Leonidas provides this morning's examination in the FT.
Financial Times 16,906 by Chalmie
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 2, 2021
Enigmatic Variations No. 1507: Deathblow by Curmudgeon
A challenge of a puzzle from Curmudgeon, to keep solvers busy for the subsequent week-or-so…
Financial Times 16,915 by JULIUS
Another entertaining puzzle from Julius. Thank you Julius.