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manehi

Started solving cryptics as a teenager in the early 2000s. I have worked as an economist in the civil service and am now teaching. I play ultimate frisbee three times a week, and help to run a community cafe in a local eco park.

Guardian Cryptic 28,851 by Fed

September 1, 2022 at 1:43 am by manehi

A slow and steady solve today, with favourites 11ac, 2dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Fed

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Guardian Cryptic 28,844 by Picaroon

August 24, 2022 at 8:54 am by manehi

A very fun solve – many favourites especially 25ac, 2dn, 3dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Picaroon

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Guardian Cryptic 28,837 by Brummie

August 16, 2022 at 8:31 am by manehi

A challenging solve today – favourites were 10ac, 2dn, 4dn, and 13dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 28,831 by Chandler

August 9, 2022 at 1:47 pmAugust 9, 2022 at 1:55 am by manehi

I really enjoyed this. As mentioned in the Special Instructions…

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Guardian Cryptic 28,830 by Picaroon

August 8, 2022 at 8:28 am by manehi

A tougher solve for a Monday, with a few trickier clues. Favourites were 10ac, 12ac, 24ac, and 23dn. Thanks to Picaroon.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,828 by Paul

August 5, 2022 at 9:18 amAugust 5, 2022 at 1:36 am by manehi

I got stuck for a little while in solving…

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Guardian Cryptic 28,824 by Vulcan

August 1, 2022 at 9:20 amAugust 1, 2022 at 8:22 am by manehi

Found this trickier than most Mondays, and still not 100% sure on all of the parsings. Favourites were 4ac, 2dn, and especially 26ac. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic 28,821 by Brendan

July 28, 2022 at 2:38 amJuly 28, 2022 at 2:06 am by manehi

A fun solve, with favourites 11ac, 14ac, 3dn, 13dn, 16dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Brendan for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,814 by Qaos

July 20, 2022 at 1:41 am by manehi

A tricky solve, with quite a few favourites including 1ac, 5ac, 12ac, 25ac, 28ac, 20dn, and 24dn. Thanks to Qaos.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,807 by Vlad

July 12, 2022 at 4:25 pmJuly 12, 2022 at 7:57 am by manehi

A tricky, slow and steady solve, and lots of fun. Lots of favourites including 12ac, 21ac, 27ac, 3dn, 7dn, 10dn, 20dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Vlad for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,800 by Vulcan

July 4, 2022 at 8:47 am by manehi

A nice Monday puzzle and an enjoyable solve – my favourites were 30ac, 3dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Vulcan.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,798 by Pangakupu

July 1, 2022 at 8:53 am by manehi

Enjoyed this, with a nice mix of friendlier and trickier clues. Favourites were 10ac, 16ac, 2dn, and 3dn. Thanks to Pangakupu.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,791 by Brummie

June 23, 2022 at 8:29 am by manehi

A slow start until I found a way in with a few anagrams. Have been on the lookout for a theme but no luck so far. Favourites 15ac, 25ac, 1dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,784 by Imogen

June 15, 2022 at 8:53 am by manehi

A tough solve with plenty of misdirection. Favourites were 1ac, 26ac, 2dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,777 by Tramp

June 7, 2022 at 9:05 am by manehi

A fine puzzle…

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