Tag: 1468
EV 1468 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1468
Communication by proXimal
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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That capital X (something to do with crosswords? I am sure proXimal will explain) in the pseudonym of the setter, proXimal, prompts us that we have a familiar setter here who also sets as eXternal in the IQ and Listener series (and combines with another setter as eXtent). They might know him as Artexlen in the FT and Boz in The Herald. Big Dave’s regulars will know him from Thursday/Friday Toughies and back-pagers, where he’s also normally put in Fridays (used to be Thursdays). With such a range of setting experience, you can be sure you are in safe hands. Continue reading “EV 1468 (Hints)”
Toughie 1468
Toughie No 1468 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment *****
Hearty congratulations to Osmosis for his 100th Telegraph Toughie!! On this centenary Osmosis gives us a delightful pangram with plenty of nice surprises. As always, Osmosis has tight clues and accurate definitions making his puzzles a joy to solve.… Continue reading