Enigmatic Variations 1504 (Hints)
Pick up by Vismut
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Solvers enjoyed Vismut’s last EV during the ladies’ month – she needs no introduction.… Continue reading
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EV 1503 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1503 (Hints)
The Proverbial Way by X-Type
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This is X-Type’s fourth EV crossword. His generous cluing style, large number of anagrams and use of familiar language will give a speedy solve to old hands and be a pleasure to solve for newcomers to the advanced thematic cryptics.… Continue reading
EV 1502 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1502 (Hints)
The Name of the Game by Ranunculus
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We find from Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database that Ranunculus has been setting crosswords for the Enigmatic Variations series since 2014, and that this one is his tenth..… Continue reading
EV 1501 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1501 (Hints)
Alternative Names by Kcit
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Kcit, who also sets as Phi and Pedro in a range of newspapers and magazines, is no stranger to EV solvers.… Continue reading
EV 1500 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1500 (Hints)
The Obvious One by proXimal
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Solvers have already met proXimal, the EV editor, a couple of times in these hints, and he sets some of the Toughies.… Continue reading
EV 1499 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1499 (Hints)
The South American One by Gaston
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For EV solvers, Gaston needs no introduction. His recent puzzle gave us a map of the Grand National course.… Continue reading
EV 1498 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1498 (Hints)
The Australasian One by Eclogue
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Eclogue sets regularly for the Magpie, Crossword magazine, Inquisitor and the EV series.… Continue reading
EV 1497 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1497 (Hints)
The Asian One by Chalicea
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Chalicea is one of the most prolific of crossword compilers appearing regularly in the Magpie, the Listener, the Inquisitor series, and the EV as well as in Crossword magazine and the 3D Calendar series where she sets as Curmudgeon. She also sets ordinary cryptics for the Telegraph Toughie series and back-page crosswords and has been setting the weekly cryptic crosswords for the Farmers Guardian for years. Her puzzles are popular because they usually contain lots of thematic material and are not too difficult. Continue reading “EV 1497 (Hints)”
EV 1496 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1496 (Hints)
The European One by Vismut
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Vismut bexame one of the rare lady setters of advanced cryptic crosswords three years ago and her compilations have appeared in the Listener, the Magpie, the Inquisitor series and the EV.… Continue reading
EV 1495 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1495 (Hints)
The African One by Skylark
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This will be Skylark’s third year of crossword compiling. She has set crosswords for the Magpie, the Listener, the Inquisitor series and the Enigmatic Variations series. A ladies’ month Inquisitor will be appearing shortly. Continue reading “EV 1495 (Hints)”