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EV 1463 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1463

Drawing Parallels by Kcit

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Kcit certainly needs no introduction for EV solvers – his challenging puzzles in all the thematic cryptic outlets (also as Phi) and in the broadsheets, where, among other appearances he is a regular Telegraph Toughie setter, stretch back over almost twenty-five years. Continue reading “EV 1463 (Hints)”

EV 1462 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1462

Incomprehensible by Kruger

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Kruger will not be a new name to thematic cryptic crossword solvers. Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database lists over 130 of his crosswords in the Listener, Inquisitor, Crossword Magazine, Weekend and EV series so you can rest assured that you are in safe hands.… Continue reading

EV 1461 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1461 (Hints)

Key Change by Brock

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Brock is a familiar name to Listener solvers. His ‘Bunch of Fives’ erlier this year was a beautiful creation and he amused us with spoonerisms on a Spooner anniversary not long ago.… Continue reading

EV 1460 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1460 (Hints)

A Human Connection by Ranunculus

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Regular EV solvers will have met Ranunculus already. This is his ninth EV crossword and he has set as many for the Inquisitor series but with a different pseudonym, and others for the Listener and Magpie with other pseudonyms yet again.… Continue reading

EV 1459 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1459 (Hints)

Winning by Ifor

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Ifor will be a very familiar name to thematic cryptic crossword solvers. 95 crosswords by Ifor appear on Dave Hennings’ Crossword Data Base and they have been set for the Listener, The Magpie, the Inquisitor series and the Enigmatic Variations series so you can be confident that you are being challenged by the work of a polished setter.… Continue reading