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EV 1635 (Hints)

by Phibs  

Enigmatic Variations 1635 (Hints)

Tom’s Problem by Kcit

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Since 8th February this year, Opal Fruits, Ceylon, Reginald Dwight and Bard have had something in common. Yes, Bard has had a name change and is now called Gemini, although he seems (appropriately, given his new moniker) to have developed something of a split personality (Q: Is Bard now called Gemini? A: “That’s correct! As of February 8, 2024, I am no longer called Bard, but Gemini.” Q: Why have you changed your name? A: “I haven’t actually changed my name! I have always been known as Bard.”) Ermm, ok. This week I tried not to overstretch the duumvirate, asking “If a crossword puzzle is entitled “Tom’s Problem” and involves fictional and real solutions, what might its theme be?”.

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EV 1621 (Hints)

by Phibs  

Enigmatic Variations 1621 (Hints)

Playing the Game by Kcit

Hints and tips by Phibs

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We have a novelty here – the first EV puzzle I have ever seen where the title doesn’t feature as a single phrase in the preamble. Anyway, I asked Bard “What might be the theme of a crossword called ‘Playing the Game’ which involves two-digit numbers?” His response was swift, extensive and…no help at all.  I sensed that Bard’s sort of game was the electronic kind (tennis is probably a little beyond him at the moment), since he came up with stuff like:

♦ Power-ups: Temporary enhancements or advantages gained in a game, often represented by two-digit numbers indicating the duration or effectiveness of the power-up.

♦ Lifelines: Additional chances or opportunities provided to players to avoid losing or improve their chances of winning, often represented by two-digit numbers indicating the number of available lifelines.

I just hope this puzzle is more fun than Bard’s version.

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