Enigmatic Variations No.1378 – Weightwatchers’ Advice by The Ace of Hearts

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“In WEIGHTWATCHERS’ ADVICE, two clues are normal, but their answers must be entered thematically. From the answer to every other clue a letter must be deleted wherever it appears before entry into the grid; definitions refer to the full unmutilated answer, and wordplay to the grid entry. In clue order, the omitted letters give a phrase followed by its definition. This definition should help solvers with the entry method of the two normal clues. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”

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Independent 10,051 by Phi

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The usual sharp offering from Phi. He goes on producing these things week after week (to say nothing of all his other output) and the clues remain fresh and accurate.

Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.

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Independent 10,150 by Windsurfer

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As far as we can tell, this is Windsurfer’s second published Indy puzzle. However, as far as fifteensquared is concerned, he has also compiled puzzles for S&B get-togethers in Derby in 2014 and 2106 and York in 2014. Perhaps there will be another for the Leicester S&B on 4th May? (Details on the home page)

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