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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 No 29,756 by Paul

July 25, 2025 at 8:07 am by manehi

A tricky solve…

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Guardian No 29,749 by Brummie

July 17, 2025 at 10:01 am by manehi

A nice mix of clues and difficulties. My favourites were 15ac, 14dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle

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Guardian No 29,742 by Fed

July 9, 2025 at 10:39 amJuly 9, 2025 at 9:59 am by manehi

A tough solve with some complex clueing, and with one bit of parsing that I haven’t been able to figure out. Thanks to Fed for the challenge.

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Cryptic crossword No 29,735 by Brockwell

July 1, 2025 at 9:13 am by manehi

Many thanks to Brockwell for a fun puzzle…

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Cryptic crossword No 29,728 by Brendan

June 23, 2025 at 11:38 am by manehi

Apologies for the late blog, have had some tech issues this morning. Thanks to Brendan for the puzzle…

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Guardian 29,726 by Brummie

June 20, 2025 at 10:02 am by manehi

A tough and enjoyable challenge – my favourites were 9ac, 18ac, 5dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Brummie

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Guardian 29,719 by Fed

June 12, 2025 at 7:56 am by manehi

A very enjoyable solve with clever surfaces. My favourites were 1a, 10ac, 11ac, 2/17, and 16dn. Thanks to Fed

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,712 by Imogen

June 4, 2025 at 8:08 am by manehi

Found this quite tough at times, with some clever cluing. My favourites were 11ac, 3dn, 6dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Imogen

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,705 by Maskarade

May 27, 2025 at 7:56 am by manehi

Lots to like with some very neat clues. My favourites were 9ac and 1dn, 11ac, 14ac, 8dn, 16dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Maskarade

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Guardian Cryptic No 29,698 by Vulcan

May 19, 2025 at 8:50 am by manehi

A fun puzzle with some neat surfaces. My favourite clues were 6ac, 14ac, 1dn, and 3dn. Thanks to Vulcan

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Cryptic crossword No 29,696 by Imogen

May 16, 2025 at 9:25 am by manehi

A slower solve, with some tough parsings to think through afterwards. I especially liked 11ac and 5dn. Thanks to Imogen

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,689 by Kite

May 8, 2025 at 9:10 am by manehi

A nice mix of clues and quite tricky in parts…

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Cryptic crossword No 29,682 by Tramp

April 30, 2025 at 8:23 am by manehi

An enjoyable puzzle with some tricky surfaces. My favourites were 27ac, 4dn, 5dn, 6dn, 14dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Tramp.

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Guardian 29,675 by Paul

April 22, 2025 at 11:38 amApril 22, 2025 at 8:28 am by manehi

A tricky solve with some neat surfaces. My favourites were 8ac, 14ac, 6dn, 13dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Paul.

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Guardian 29,668 by Brummie

April 14, 2025 at 8:08 am by manehi

A tougher solve for a Monday, with neat surfaces and tricky definitions. My favourites were 12ac, 18ac, 31ac, 13dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Brummie

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