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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 29,570 by Paul

December 19, 2024 at 9:57 am by manehi

A slow and tough solve…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,563 by Paul

December 11, 2024 at 8:11 am by manehi

A tricky solve – my favourites were 5ac, 10ac, 23ac, 25ac, and 4dn. Thanks to Paul

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Guardian Cryptic 29,556 by Brummie

December 3, 2024 at 9:04 am by manehi

Had a slow start before things started clicking into place. Particularly enjoyed 8dn, 15dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,549 by Maskarade

November 25, 2024 at 8:14 am by manehi

A fun solve – my favourites were 21ac, 26ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Maskarade

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Guardian Cryptic 29,547 by Pangakupu

November 22, 2024 at 10:19 am by manehi

A nice puzzle – I particularly liked 10ac, 22ac, 3dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Pangakupu

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Guardian Cryptic 29,540 by Brummie

November 14, 2024 at 10:28 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve – I particularly liked 20ac and 25ac. Thanks Brummie for the the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,533 by Vlad

November 6, 2024 at 8:44 am by manehi

A tough solve – I particularly liked 12ac, 13ac, 21dn, and 25dn. Thanks to Vlad for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,526 by Imogen

October 29, 2024 at 8:50 am by manehi

Clever clues and nice surfaces – my favourites were 9ac, 11ac, 17ac, and 19dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,519 by Vulcan

October 21, 2024 at 7:45 am by manehi

A nice puzzle from Vulcan – I really liked 12ac, and other favourites were 22ac, 28ac, and 21dn.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,517 by Pangakupu

October 18, 2024 at 8:54 amOctober 18, 2024 at 8:19 am by manehi

A nice puzzle with some tricky parsings. My favourites were 9ac, 20ac, and 14dn. Thanks to Pangakupu

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Guardian Cryptic 29,510 by Picaroon

October 10, 2024 at 8:10 am by manehi

Very enjoyable with some tricky clues and nice surfaces. Particularly liked 12ac, 19ac, 21ac, 2dn, and 7dn. Thanks to Picaroon

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Guardian Cryptic 29,503 by Pasquale

October 2, 2024 at 8:18 am by manehi

A nice mix of clues – I especially liked 4ac, 3dn, 6dn, and 10dn. Thanks to Pasquale

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Guardian Cryptic 29,496 by Picaroon

September 24, 2024 at 11:47 amSeptember 24, 2024 at 6:09 am by manehi

Tricky and very enjoyable – my favourites were 11ac, 15ac, 20ac, 1dn, 4dn, and 10dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,489 by Dynamo

September 16, 2024 at 8:01 am by manehi

An enjoyable mix of clues and a number of nice surfaces in Dynamo’s second Monday appearance. I particularly liked 11ac, 2dn, 3dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Dynamo

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Guardian Cryptic 29,487 by Brummie

September 13, 2024 at 5:02 pm by manehi

Apologies for the late and somewhat hurried blog – something came up earlier and I’ve only got back to to finish solving now. Enjoyed the solve nonetheless – thank you, Brummie.

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