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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 27,012 by Tramp

October 11, 2016 at 8:37 am by manehi

Tramp is as difficult and as fun as always…

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Guardian Cryptic 27,005 by Rufus

October 3, 2016 at 1:16 am by manehi

Ran into a few unfamiliar terms, but got there in the end. Favourite clues 20ac, 26ac and 16dn – thanks, Rufus.

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Guardian Cryptic 27,003 by Brendan

September 30, 2016 at 8:39 am by manehi

Loved this…

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Guardian Cryptic 26,996 by Vlad

September 22, 2016 at 1:58 pmSeptember 22, 2016 at 10:11 am by manehi

Found this tough to get into and then was stuck for a long time with 12ac and 1dn last in. Many great clues – particular favourites were both 22s, 2dn, 5dn and 16dn. Thanks, Vlad.

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Guardian Cryptic 26,989 by Philistine

September 14, 2016 at 3:39 pmSeptember 14, 2016 at 2:47 am by manehi

At the looser end of things, but fun once I got into it…

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Guardian Cryptic 26,982 by Picaroon

September 6, 2016 at 9:05 am by manehi

Tricky fun with plenty of misdirection – some favourites were 16ac, 22ac, 5dn and 15dn, and the biggest laugh went to 18dn. Thanks, Picaroon

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Guardian Cryptic 26,975 by Rufus

August 29, 2016 at 2:35 am by manehi

Smooth sailing, with some nice surfaces and favourites 21ac, 22ac and 5dn. Thanks, Rufus

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Guardian Cryptic 26,973 by Brendan

August 26, 2016 at 10:31 am by manehi

Very enjoyable, with…

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Guardian Cryptic 26,966 by Puck

August 18, 2016 at 10:01 am by manehi

A little too clever for me, with much of the parsing done after the fact – I’m still unsure on 8dn, 17dn and 21dn. Favourites were 13ac, 21ac, and 18dn. Thanks, Puck

There…

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Guardian Cryptic 26,959 by Picaroon

August 10, 2016 at 10:32 am by manehi

Tough and very nicely clued – many favourites, including 11ac, 12dn and all of the four-letter ones: 13ac, 18ac, 2dn and 22dn. Thanks, Picaroon

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Guardian Cryptic 26,952 by Tramp

August 2, 2016 at 10:02 amAugust 2, 2016 at 2:26 am by manehi

Found this tough to finish…

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Guardian 26,945 – Rufus: Updated

July 25, 2016 at 6:51 pmJuly 25, 2016 at 6:03 pm by manehi

Apologies all – boring real world things have kept me from blogging this puzzle so far. This post will be updated soon.

Edit: blog has now been posted. Not too sure about 5ac or 23ac. Favourites 13ac and 18ac.

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Guardian Cryptic 26,943 by Imogen

July 22, 2016 at 7:57 am by manehi

A tough and enjoyable solve with several unfamiliar words. Favourites 11ac, 14ac and 17dn – thanks, Imogen.

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Guardian Cryptic 26,936 by Tramp

July 14, 2016 at 8:24 am by manehi

Very enjoyable – many favourites: 1ac, 20ac, 23ac, 28ac and 16dn.

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Guardian Cryptic 26,929 by Chifonie

July 6, 2016 at 7:43 am by manehi

Not too difficult and nicely clued. Favourites 3dn and 14dn – thanks, Chifonie.

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