Enigmatic Variations 1507 (Hints)
Deathblow by Curmudgeon
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Curmudgeon has set in the 3D Crossword Calendar since the very first of those colourful creations which are in aid of the BBC Children in Need project, and the RNIB.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1506 (Hints)
Potato Scraps by The Ace of Hearts
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This will be the 7th EV by The Ace of Hearts.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1505 (Hints)
Two Straight Lines by Piccadilly
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Piccadilly’s last EV crossword was ‘Boricahf’, where we had to solve a Playfair square to find three types of spaniel, so you know that you can expect something unusual.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1504 (Hints)
Pick up by Vismut
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Solvers enjoyed Vismut’s last EV during the ladies’ month – she needs no introduction.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1503 (Hints)
The Proverbial Way by X-Type
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This is X-Type’s fourth EV crossword. His generous cluing style, large number of anagrams and use of familiar language will give a speedy solve to old hands and be a pleasure to solve for newcomers to the advanced thematic cryptics.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1502 (Hints)
The Name of the Game by Ranunculus
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We find from Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database that Ranunculus has been setting crosswords for the Enigmatic Variations series since 2014, and that this one is his tenth..… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1501 (Hints)
Alternative Names by Kcit
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Kcit, who also sets as Phi and Pedro in a range of newspapers and magazines, is no stranger to EV solvers.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1500 (Hints)
The Obvious One by proXimal
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Solvers have already met proXimal, the EV editor, a couple of times in these hints, and he sets some of the Toughies.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1499 (Hints)
The South American One by Gaston
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For EV solvers, Gaston needs no introduction. His recent puzzle gave us a map of the Grand National course.… Continue reading
Enigmatic Variations 1498 (Hints)
The Australasian One by Eclogue
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Eclogue sets regularly for the Magpie, Crossword magazine, Inquisitor and the EV series.… Continue reading