Tag: Enigmatic Variations
EV 1666 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1666
Drop by proXimal
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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)”
EV 1660 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1660
Border Dispute by Arcadia
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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Arcadia has not set an EV before but we have solved his Inquisitor, Magpie, and Listener crosswords previously.… Continue reading
EV1653 (Solution)
EV 1652 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1652
Disappearing by Piccadilly
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It is a pleasure to solve a crossword by Piccadilly who has been setting them for 35 years and EVs since 1995.… Continue reading
EV 1650 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1650
Undesirable Celebrity by Kruger
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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There is no need to introduce Kruger who has been compiling EVs for almost 30 years – quite an achievement!… Continue reading
EV 1648 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1648 (Hints)
Westward Ho by Chalicea
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Solvers can be sure that they will have no difficulty with an EV by Chalicea who invariably sets crosswords packed with thematic material but with relatively gentle clues that adhere fairly strictly to Chambers Dictionary definitions.… Continue reading
EV 1636 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1636 (Hints)
Mislaid by Luxor
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It is a always a pleasure to welcome a new setter to the ranks.… Continue reading
EV 1626 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1626 (Hints)
Cops by Piccadilly
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It is a pleasure to download a crossword by Piccadilly who has been setting them for 35 years and EVs since 1995.… Continue reading
EV 1620 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1620
Land Race by Kruger
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There is no need to introduce Kruger whose very first EV crossword appeared on this day (December 10th) 28 years ago – quite an achievement!… Continue reading