Category: EV Crosswords
EV 1549 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1549 (Hints)
Elementary IV: A Dramatic Instruction by Kcit
Hints and tips by Phibs
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Today we have the fourth in the Elementary series, the overall motif for which should now be clear to those who have tackled puzzles I-III.
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EV 1547
EV 1548 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1548 (Hints)
Elementary III: Growing Concern by Brock
Hints and tips by Phibs
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Today we have the third in the Elementary series of puzzles, and we’re starting to get a pretty good idea of what to expect theme-wise.
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EV 1546
EV 1547 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1547 (Hints)
Elementary II: Rising Costs by Hedge-sparrow
Hints and tips by Phibs
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Those who solved last week’s Elementary I may already be able to take an educated guess at the overarching theme of this month’s collection. Staying Alive was a gentle prelude, and I’m expecting Rising Costs to be accompanied by Rising Difficulty.
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EV 1545
EV 1546 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1546 (Hints)
Elementary I: Staying Alive by X-Type
Hints and tips by Phibs
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After almost two years and ninety-five puzzles the Numpties are taking a well-deserved break this month. I am delighted to have been offered the role of locum tenens, and I’m looking forward to being your guide as we navigate a path through the next five puzzles. The prefix to the title of today’s offering suggests that it could be the start of a linked series – time alone will tell (‘cos I won’t!).
EV 1544
EV 1545 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1545 (Hints)
Subject, Verb, Object by Gaston
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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This will be Gaston’s 25th crossword in the Enigmatic Variations series.… Continue reading