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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 29,137 by Pasquale

Tue August 1, 2023 at 10:00 am by manehi

A slow and tricky solve for me. I really liked 17ac, 23ac, 2dn, 9dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Pasquale for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,130 by Philistine

Mon July 24, 2023 at 4:23 am by manehi

A few extra tricks compared to most Mondays – my favourites were 8ac, 9ac, 12ac/14ac, 1dn, 3dn, and 7dn. Thanks to Philistine

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Guardian Cryptic 29,128 by Picaroon

Fri July 21, 2023 at 1:41 am by manehi

A tough and enjoyable solve – lots of likes, including 13ac, 15ac, 24ac, 3dn, 5dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,121 by Imogen

Thu July 13, 2023 at 9:05 am by manehi

A particularly tough solve – still not too sure with some of the parsing. Favourites 17ac, 3dn, and 6dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,114 by Pasquale

Wed July 5, 2023 at 1:40 am by manehi

Fun and tricky stuff – my favourites were 1ac, 17ac, 23ac, 26ac, and 10dn. Thanks Pasquale for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,107 by Anto

Tue June 27, 2023 at 12:12 pm by manehi

An interesting mix of clues – my favourites were 25ac, 3dn, 17dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Anto

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Guardian Cryptic 29,100 by Vulcan

Mon June 19, 2023 at 8:59 am by manehi

My favourites today were 1ac, 11ac, and 25ac. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic 29,098 by Paul

Fri June 16, 2023 at 9:11 am by manehi

An enjoyable mix of clues, including some quite tricky parsing. My favourites were 10ac, 11ac, 18/5, and 3dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,091 by Jack

Thu June 8, 2023 at 2:23 am by manehi

An enjoyable and tricky solve – I was glad to get several of the long solutions early on. Favourites were 8ac, 9ac, 11ac, 18ac, 1dn, 2dn, and 14dn. Thanks to Jack for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,084 by Paul

Wed May 31, 2023 at 9:23 am by manehi

A tricky solve with some tough parsing – my favourites were 5ac, 22ac, 25ac, 5dn, 7dn, and 23dn. Thanks Paul for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,077 by Fed

Tue May 23, 2023 at 8:47 am by manehi

A slow and steady solve with quite a few bits of tricky parsing. My favourites were 11ac, 21ac, 4dn, 12dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Fed for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,070 by Matilda

Mon May 15, 2023 at 11:54 amMon May 15, 2023 at 9:59 am by manehi

A fun solve – I liked 9ac, 16ac, 26ac, and 18dn. Thanks to Matilda

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Guardian Cryptic 29,068 by Philistine

Fri May 12, 2023 at 1:35 pmFri May 12, 2023 at 8:00 am by manehi

A fun solve with some tricky parsing – my favourites were 4ac, 24ac, 2dn, and 13dn. Thanks to Philistine for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,061 by Vlad

Thu May 4, 2023 at 8:52 am by manehi

A tricky solve as usual from Vlad

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Guardian Cryptic 29,054 by Fed

Wed April 26, 2023 at 1:29 am by manehi

As often with Fed, I found this very tricky to parse in several places. Favourites were 11ac, 13ac, 14ac, and 3dn. Thanks to Fed for the puzzle

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