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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 crossword No 29,825 by Paul

Tue October 14, 2025 at 8:11 am by manehi

A fun solve with some tricky surfaces/definitions. My favourites were 4dn, 11dn, and 16/1. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,818 by Vulcan

Mon October 6, 2025 at 9:48 am by manehi

A fun solve with a few slightly trickier clues – my favourites were 1ac, 25ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Vulcan.

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,816 by Brockwell

Fri October 3, 2025 at 11:42 am by manehi

Apologies – a delayed and slightly rushed blog after some tech issues. Enjoyed solving and parsing this, and especially liked 12ac and 16dn. Thanks to Brockwell…

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,809 by Tramp

Thu September 25, 2025 at 8:33 pmThu September 25, 2025 at 8:46 am by manehi

A fun solve with clever surfaces and tricky parsings. My favourites were 16ac, 19ac, 6dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Tramp for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,802 by Brendan

Wed September 17, 2025 at 9:01 am by manehi

Thanks to Brendan for the puzzle, with lots I liked including my favourites 11ac, 7dn, and 14dn.

I had a lot left to think about after filling in solutions: a few parsings to think through, including one I’m still not sure on, and…

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Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,795 by Philistine

Tue September 9, 2025 at 8:08 am by manehi

An enjoyable challenge – I especially liked 5ac, 10ac, 18ac, and 3dn. Thanks to Philistine for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic No 29,788 by Brendan

Mon September 1, 2025 at 9:02 amMon September 1, 2025 at 6:49 am by manehi

A fun solve, with favourites 8ac, 22ac, 24ac, and 4dn. Thanks to Brendan for the puzzle.

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Guardian No 29,786 by Kite

Fri August 29, 2025 at 10:26 amFri August 29, 2025 at 9:12 am by manehi

A tricky solve with some tough parsing – my favourites were 29ac, 14dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle.

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Guardian No 29,779 by Pangakupu

Thu August 21, 2025 at 9:43 am by manehi

A fun solve – my favourites were 9ac, 27ac, 16dn, and 23dn…

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Guardian No 29,772 by Anto

Wed August 13, 2025 at 9:20 am by manehi

A fun solve with neat surfaces and definitions. My favourites were 10ac, 13ac, 16ac, and 2dn. Thanks to Anto

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Guardian 29,765 by Paul

Tue August 5, 2025 at 10:55 am by manehi

A fun solve with some tricky clues…

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Guardian 29,758 by Vulcan

Mon July 28, 2025 at 9:31 am by manehi

A very nice puzzle, I particularly liked 5ac, 21ac, 24ac, and 1dn. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian No 29,756 by Paul

Fri July 25, 2025 at 8:07 am by manehi

A tricky solve…

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Guardian No 29,749 by Brummie

Thu 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

Wed July 9, 2025 at 10:39 amWed July 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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