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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 29,480 by Picaroon

September 5, 2024 at 3:25 pmSeptember 5, 2024 at 10:05 am by manehi

A fun solve with some very nice surfaces. My favourites were 1ac, 8ac, 6dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Picaroon

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Guardian Cryptic 29,473 by Brockwell

August 28, 2024 at 8:27 am by manehi

A tricky solve…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,466 by Qaos

August 20, 2024 at 10:10 am by manehi

Apologies for a slightly hurried blog today. I enjoyed this, and particularly liked 13ac, 24ac, 5dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Qaos

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Guardian Cryptic 29,459 by Vulcan

August 12, 2024 at 10:38 am by manehi

A nice puzzle – I particularly liked 11ac, 25ac, and 18dn. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic 29,457 by Anto

August 9, 2024 at 8:19 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve – favourites 10ac, 15ac, 28ac, 3dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,450 by Imogen

August 1, 2024 at 10:21 am by manehi

A slow solve with a lot of tricky clues and parsing – my favourites today were 25ac, 8dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Imogen.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,443 by Pasquale

July 24, 2024 at 9:52 am by manehi

Fun and tricky in parts – my favourites were 13ac, 17ac, 23ac, 8dn, and 10dn. Thanks to Pasquale

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Guardian Cryptic 29,436 by Brockwell

July 16, 2024 at 10:43 amJuly 16, 2024 at 9:44 am by manehi

On the tough side, with a lot to enjoy – my favourites were 10ac, 26ac, 5dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Brockwell for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,429 by Picaroon

July 8, 2024 at 1:31 pmJuly 8, 2024 at 10:58 am by manehi

A tricky solve in parts, especially for a Monday. Lots to like, with top favourite 14ac. Thanks to Picaroon.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,427 by Philistine

July 5, 2024 at 8:13 am by manehi

A relatively quick solve overall, with a mix of difficulties in the clues. Favourites were 18ac, 28ac, 4dn, 8dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Philistine

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Guardian Cryptic 29,420 by Kite

June 27, 2024 at 8:40 am by manehi

A tricky solve, with a few clues not parsed until after the grid was filled. Favourites were 11ac and 22dn. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,413 by Pangakupu

June 19, 2024 at 8:41 am by manehi

A fun, slower, solve – my favourites were 12ac, 19ac, 20ac, 3dn, 7/23, and 14dn. Thanks to Pangakupu

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Guardian Cryptic 29,406 by Paul

June 11, 2024 at 8:35 am by manehi

A slower solve, with favourites 12ac, 13ac, 24ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,399 by Vulcan

June 3, 2024 at 9:47 amJune 3, 2024 at 9:12 am by manehi

A fun solve – I particularly liked 9ac, 15ac, 6dn, 8dn, and 14dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,397 by Paul

May 31, 2024 at 9:16 am by manehi

Tough and fun – my favourites were 9ac, 16ac, 25ac, 1dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle

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