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What a pleasure this was. Gentle, but so well-crafted. Although it wasn’t too challenging I learned a couple of previously unfamiliar words in solving 5d &14d. Lots of contenders for COD: 8a and 1a. I liked 18d too but for me the winner is 20d for its elegant simplicity.FOI:2d. LOI:15d.

Hi Daz. The ultimate of selfie is a vowel. The definition is overblown

Morning, all. Yes, that was fun and fairly easy except for 15D? Any hints?

And 8A was indeed a cracker. Thanks, Everyman

Metaphot for "formality" derived from "having taken pains to make formal dress look as good as possible" found in toast and similar products.

I thought it was great fun today, 8a one of the best of its kind. I think we have had 12 across quite recently?

*metaphor

Thanks, AHS

daz @5: I have to disagree with you - I think it's a fine clue. Remember that this is the Everyman, and not intended to be genius level.

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Well remembered! Here is 6d from Everyman 4,006 in August last year…

6. What corrupt régimes may yield? (7)

I am here to provide some balance to the conversation.

I find this ridiculously difficult compared to some recent Everyman puzzles where have solved about half the clues.

Today I can solve 5 clues!

And in November 2022 it seems: good to see Everyman keeping an important issue alive!