EV1666
Drop by proXimal
Setter’s Blog
Category: proXimal (EV)
EV 1666 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1666
Drop by proXimal
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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With proXimal, we know that we have a familiar setter who also sets as eXternal in the IQ and Listener series (and combines with another setter as eXtent). You might know him as Artexlen in the FT and Boz in The Herald. Big Dave’s regulars will know him from Thursday/Friday Toughies and back-pagers, where he’s also normally put in on Fridays (used to be Thursdays). With such a range of setting experience, you can be sure you are in safe hands. We remember that as the EV editor, he set that challenging and celebratory EV no 1600. Continue reading “EV 1666 (Hints)”
EV1657 (Setter’s Blog)
EV 1657 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1657 (Hints)
Dictum by proXimal
Hints and tips by Phibs
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Seeking a head start, I asked ChatGPT, “Can you think of any famous dictums that have exactly 36 letters?”
EV 1622 (Setter’s Blog)
EV1622
The Hater who had a Hater by proXimal
Setter’s Blog
EV 1622 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1622 (Hints)
The Hater who had a Hater by proXimal
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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Solvers will undoubtedly remember proXimal’s EV 1600 when, as our editor, he celebrated the 1600th Enigmatic Variations puzzle with a stunning crossword.… Continue reading
EV 1600 (Setter’s Blog)
EV 1600 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1600
Count by proXimal
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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With proXimal, we know that we have a familiar setter who also sets as eXternal in the IQ and Listener series (and combines with another setter as eXtent). You might know him as Artexlen in the FT and Boz in The Herald. Big Dave’s regulars will know him from Thursday/Friday Toughies and back-pagers, where he’s also normally put in Fridays (used to be Thursdays). With such a range of setting experience, you can be sure you are in safe hands. Continue reading “EV 1600 (Hints)”
EV 1561
EV 1561 Hints
Enigmatic Variations 1561 (Hints)
Thirtieth Anniversary by proXimal
Hints and tips by Phibs
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The Enigmatic Variations series was started by James Leonard (RUSTIC) in 1992. The first puzzle was published on 18th October of that year – entitled GREETINGS, the perimeter of the completed grid contained the message ‘WELCOME TO THE NEW SUNDAY TELEGRAPH PRIZE CROSSWORD’. Leonard edited the puzzle from its inception until his death in 2013, at which point Chris Lancaster (SAMUEL) took over the responsibility. When Chris moved on in 2019, the current editor, Steve Bartlett aka proXimal, took over.