Enigmatic Variations 1650
Undesirable Celebrity by Kruger
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There is no need to introduce Kruger who has been compiling EVs for almost 30 years – quite an achievement!… Continue reading
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EV 1648 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1648 (Hints)
Westward Ho by Chalicea
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Solvers can be sure that they will have no difficulty with an EV by Chalicea who invariably sets crosswords packed with thematic material but with relatively gentle clues that adhere fairly strictly to Chambers Dictionary definitions.… Continue reading
EV 1646 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1646 (Hints)
Borderline by Vagans
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Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database tells us that this will be Vagans’ fifth EV crossword. … Continue reading
EV 1644 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1644 (Hints)
Clubs by Eclogue
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Eclogue set crosswords for all the thematic crossword outlets. This is their nineteenth in the EV series.… Continue reading
EV 1642 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1642 (Hints)
Conflict by Skylark
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This is Skylark’s ninth crossword in the EV series. We have seen her work during the IQ and EV ladies’ months and in the Magpie and Listener.… Continue reading
EV 1640(Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1640 (Hints)
Diplomatic Ties by Check
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This is Check’s fifth crossword in the EV series. We see his compilations in the Listener, the Inquisitor and the Magpie too.… Continue reading
EV 1638 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1638 (Hints)
Chilly by The Ace of Hearts
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The Ace of Hearts has been producing crosswords for the Magpie, Listener, Enigmatic Variations, and Inquisitor series since 2015.… Continue reading
EV 1636 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1636 (Hints)
Mislaid by Luxor
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It is a always a pleasure to welcome a new setter to the ranks.… Continue reading
EV 1634 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1634 (Hints)
The Magnificent Seven by Gaston
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This will be Gaston’s 28th EV crossword. He has been setting two or three a year for ten years, so you will probably have solved his crosswords before and know what a range of themes he handles – and that you are in good hands.… Continue reading
EV 1632 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1632 (Hints)
No Brand by Vismut
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This is Vismut’s nineteenth EV crossword and in the six years that she has been setting thematic cryptic crosswords, we have seen them in the IQ, EV, Listener and Magpie series.… Continue reading