Category: Chalicea (EV)
EV1673 (Setter’s Blog)
EV 1673 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1673 (Hints)
No Prize by Chalicea
Hints and tips by Phibs
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A search on Dave Hennings’ database at xwdb.info reveals that Chalicea has had 161 puzzles published in the Listener/EV/IQ weekly series and the monthly Crossword/Magpie magazines. A further 18 by her alter ego Curmudgeon take the total up to 179, so I make this number 180, an achievement of truly Phil Taylor-esque proportions.
EV1661 (Setter’s Blog)
EV 1661 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1661 (Hints)
Pig Latin by Chalicea
Hints and tips by Phibs
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As I understand it, translation into Pig Latin involves an initial consonant (or group of consonants) being moved to the end of a word, and the suffix -ay being added, so Phibs becomes Ibsphay and crossword is osswordcray.
EV 1648 (Setter’s Blog)
EV1641 (Setter’s Blog)
EV 1641 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1641 (Hints)
Annual Event by Chalicea
Hints and tips by Phibs
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My fellow blogger surely needs no introduction, but I thought I’d ask Gemini “Who or what is Chalicea?”.
EV 1623 (Setter’s Blog)
EV 1623 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1623 (Hints)
Bus Stop by Chalicea
Hints and tips by Phibs
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Introducing Bus Stop by Chalicea: A Cryptic Cruise Through Commuter Chaos
Ah, the humble bus stop. A haven for weary travellers, a canvas for graffiti masterpieces (of dubious artistic merit), and, today, the unlikely setting for a cryptic conundrum courtesy of the redoubtable Chalicea. Buckle up, crossword comrades, because “Bus Stop” promises a journey like no other – a winding route through double deckers and daydreams, timetables and ticket stubs, all sprinkled with Chalicea’s signature brand of witty wordplay and devious cluing.
Forget your preconceptions of pastoral landscapes and leisurely strolls through the countryside. This is urban orienteering, where missed connections mingle with cryptic crosswords, and every discarded gum wrapper might harbour a hidden anagram. So, whether you’re a seasoned commuter with a well-thumbed bus pass or a wide-eyed newbie navigating the concrete jungle for the first time, prepare to have your preconceptions challenged and your vocabulary stretched to its limits.