Enigmatic Variations 1482
MAP by Gaston
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Gaston is a familiar name to EV solvers and needs no introduction.
Preamble: Eight suitably positioned and thematically connected elements are hidden in the completed grid . Five of these are of a kind and should be coloured appropriately (35 cells).… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1469
It’s a Funny Old Game by Gaston
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Enigmatic Variations 1469
It’s a Funny Old Game by Gaston
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EV 1456, Cover Story, that had us recreating the Abbey Road zebra crossing with the four Beatles was by Gaston so he needs no introduction.
Preamble: The unclued left hand column is in charge of the game.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1458
Cover Story by Gaston
Setter’s Blog
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Enigmatic Variations 1458 (Hints)
Cover Story by Gaston
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If you are a relative newcomer to the Enigmatic Variations Series, Gaston will probably be a new setter name for you as he doesn’t set for any of the other thematic cryptic outlets but this is his eighteenth crossword for the EV. In view of the devices he uses, Gaston’s crosswords are among the more difficult EV ones but well worth the effort because of the fine p.d.m. moments. Continue reading “EV 1458 (Hints)”