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EV 1642 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1642 (Hints)

Conflict by Skylark

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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This is Skylark’s ninth crossword in the EV series. We have seen her work during the IQ and EV ladies’ months and in the Magpie and Listener.… Continue reading

EV 1634 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1634 (Hints)

The Magnificent Seven by Gaston

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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This will be Gaston’s 28th EV crossword. He has been setting two or three a year for ten years, so you will probably have solved his crosswords before and know what a range of themes he handles – and that you are in good hands.… Continue reading

EV 1632 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1632 (Hints)

No Brand by Vismut

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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This is Vismut’s nineteenth EV crossword and in the six years that she has been setting thematic cryptic crosswords, we have seen them in the IQ, EV, Listener and Magpie series.… Continue reading

EV 1630 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1630 (Hints)

Mixed Doubles by Ifor

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Ifor needs no introduction for EV solvers. Dave Hennings’ crossword database tells us that he has been setting them since 2010 and this will be his 45th in the series.… Continue reading

EV 1624 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1624 (Hints)

Shadows by Skylark

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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This is Skylark’s eighth crossword in the EV series. We have seen her work during the IQ and EV ladies’ months and in the Magpie and Listener.… Continue reading