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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.

Cryptic crossword No 29,696 by Imogen

Fri 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

Thu 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

Wed 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

Tue April 22, 2025 at 11:38 amTue April 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

Mon 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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Guardian 29,666 by Pasquale

Fri April 11, 2025 at 9:45 amFri April 11, 2025 at 7:55 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve with some neat surfaces. My favourite clues were 4ac, 6dn, 7dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Pasquale

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Guardian Cryptic 29,659 by Brockwell

Thu April 3, 2025 at 6:13 pmThu April 3, 2025 at 10:43 am by manehi

A nice, slow, solve…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,652 by Paul

Wed March 26, 2025 at 9:24 am by manehi

A slow solve – my favourites were 19ac, 1dn, 5dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Paul

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Guardian 29,645 – Yank

Tue March 18, 2025 at 9:08 am by manehi

A fun solve with a variety of general knowledge references. Favourites were 1ac, 11ac, 17ac, 25ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Yank

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Guardian Cryptic 29,638 by Vulcan

Mon March 10, 2025 at 8:20 am by manehi

A pleasant solve – my favourites were 21ac, 25ac, and 8dn. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic 29,636 by Boatman

Fri March 7, 2025 at 9:09 amFri March 7, 2025 at 8:28 am by manehi

A fun solve, tricky in parts…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,629 by Brummie

Thu February 27, 2025 at 9:38 am by manehi

Tricky in parts and an enjoyable solve – my favourites were 20ac, 21ac, 24ac, and 20dn. Thanks to Brummie

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Guardian Cryptic 29,622 by Brummie

Wed February 19, 2025 at 8:31 am by manehi

A very enjoyable solve – I particularly liked 11ac, 5dn, 15dn, 23/21, and 24dn. Thanks to Brummie

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Guardian Cryptic 29,608 by Brummie

Mon February 3, 2025 at 8:03 am by manehi

A nice puzzle – I particularly liked 5ac and 27ac. Thanks to Brummie

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Guardian Cryptic 29,606 by Brockwell

Fri January 31, 2025 at 8:28 am by manehi

A fun challenge with neat surfaces and some tricky parsing. My favourites were 8ac, 11ac, 12ac, 26ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Brockwell

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