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EV 1630 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1630 (Hints)

Mixed Doubles by Ifor

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Ifor needs no introduction for EV solvers. Dave Hennings’ crossword database tells us that he has been setting them since 2010 and this will be his 45th in the series.… Continue reading

EV 1626 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1626 (Hints)

Cops by Piccadilly

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It is a pleasure to download a crossword by Piccadilly who has been setting them for 35 years and EVs since 1995.… Continue reading

EV 1624 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1624 (Hints)

Shadows by Skylark

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This is Skylark’s eighth 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 1622 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1622 (Hints)

The Hater who had a Hater by proXimal

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Solvers will undoubtedly remember proXimal’s EV 1600 when, as our editor, he celebrated the 1600th Enigmatic Variations puzzle with a stunning crossword.… Continue reading

EV 1620 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1620

Land Race by Kruger

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There is no need to introduce Kruger whose very first EV crossword appeared on this day (December 10th) 28 years ago – quite an achievement!… Continue reading

EV 1618 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1618 (Hints)

Different Relation by Hedge-sparrow

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This will be Hedge-sparrow’s eighth EV crossword. He is a familiar setter to Listener solvers and his themes range through many fields of knowledge.… Continue reading

EV 1614 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1614 (Hints)

Hide and Seek by Piccadilly

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It is a pleasure to download a crossword by Piccadilly who has been setting them for 34 years and EVs since 1995.… Continue reading

EV 1612 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1612 (Hints)

Weapons of Mass Destruction by The Ace of Hearts

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The Ace of Hearts has been producing crosswords for the Magpie, Listener, EV and Inquisitor series since 2015.… Continue reading