Enigmatic Variations 1488 (Hints)
Carbon-Neutral by Kruger
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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Kruger has been setting crosswords for over a quarter of a century for all the outlets for thematic cryptic crosswords so certainly needs no introduction.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1486
Satisfaction by proXimal
Setter’s Blog
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Enigmatic Variations 1487 (Hints)
Difference by Chalicea
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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Solvers are accustomed to crosswords by Chalicea and know that they can expect something graphic in the final grid – probably something to be highlighted, with relatively gentle clues.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1485
Elementary by Opsimath
Setter’s Blog
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Enigmatic Variations 1486 (Hints)
Satisfaction by proXimal
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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New solvers have already met proXimal, the EV editor, in EV 1468 some months ago, and he sets some of the Toughies. You can be sure of a challenge but fair and carefully constructed clues too. Continue reading “EV 1486 (Hints)”
Enigmatic Variations 1484
Herculean Task by Check
Setter’s Blog
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Enigmatic Variations 1485 (Hints)
Elementary by Opsimath
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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You will already have encountered Opsimath’s crosswords. He sets in the in the Magpie, Listener, Inquisitor and EV series.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1483
Mixed Feelings by Stick Insect
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Enigmatic Variations 1484 (Hints)
Herculean Task by Check
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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I believe we have a new setter here so we had no idea what to expect but found generous clues that generally led to familiar words, with the most challenging aspect being the solutions that had more than one clash in them – fortunately, there were only three of those.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1482
‘Map’ by Gaston – A setter’s blog
Setter’s Blog
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