Category: EV Crosswords
EV 1555 Hints
Enigmatic Variations 1555 (Hints)
The Rules of the Game by Ifor
Hints and tips by Phibs
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Ifor has a reputation for producing top-quality puzzles which are neither simple nor mind-bendingly hard and are extremely rewarding to solve. No pressure then, Ifor…
EV 1553
EV 1554 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1554 (Hints)
Absolutely Nothing by Kruger
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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There is no need to introduce Kruger who has been setting EV crosswords for over 25 years.… Continue reading
EV 1552
EV 1551
EV 1552 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1552 (Hints)
Instruction by Piccadilly
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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For the Numpties’ return to hint-writing (we’ll be alternating with Phibs from now on) it is a pleasure to begin with a crossword by Piccadilly who, as we said when writing hints for his last EV where he gave the postal address for Telegraph crosswords, has been setting crosswords for 33 years and EVs since 1995 – this one is his 51st Enigmatic Variations crossword.… Continue reading
EV 1550
EV 1551 Hints
Enigmatic Variations 1551 (Hints)
Opinion by Chalicea
Hints and tips by Phibs
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I’m delighted to have been given the chance to blog some more EVs, starting with this offering from my fellow hintster and tipster. A prolific setter, Chalicea has a reputation for producing highly accessible puzzles; her definitions, whether of answers or wordplay elements, are usually very precise, often closely matching those found in Chambers.