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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 29,047 by Pangakupu

Tue April 18, 2023 at 8:33 am by manehi

Took a while to solve, and longer to parse. Favourites 11ac, 24ac, and especially 17ac. Thanks to Pangakupu for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,040 by Vulcan

Mon April 10, 2023 at 10:12 am by manehi

A fun solve, and a bit tricky for a Monday. A lot of likes including 8ac, 9ac, 10ac, 18ac, 1dn, 2dn, 6dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic 29,038 by Paul

Fri April 7, 2023 at 2:33 amFri April 7, 2023 at 1:49 am by manehi

Took a while to sort everything out…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,031 by Tramp

Thu March 30, 2023 at 5:14 am by manehi

A very tough solve overall – glad there were some easier clues to get started. Enjoyed a lot of the surfaces and the challenge to get it all parsed. Favourites 9ac, 12ac, 15ac, 25ac, 7dn, 8dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Tramp

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Guardian Cryptic 29,024 by Vlad

Wed March 22, 2023 at 6:41 am by manehi

Found this a very tough solve overall despite some more straightforward clues. Favourites included 10ac, 16ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Vlad

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Guardian Cryptic 29,017 by Matilda

Tue March 14, 2023 at 6:08 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve – with favourites 19ac, 23ac, 28ac, 7dn, 15dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Matilda for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,010 by Carpathian

Mon March 6, 2023 at 8:31 am by manehi

A pleasant Monday solve – favourites 13ac, 14ac, 5dn, 10dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Carpathian for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,008 by Vlad

Fri March 3, 2023 at 8:46 am by manehi

A slow and steady solve for me – favourites 9ac, 19ac, 4dn, 6dn, and 25dn. Thanks to Vlad

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Guardian Cryptic 29,001 by Picaroon

Thu February 23, 2023 at 10:38 amThu February 23, 2023 at 8:20 am by manehi

A slow solve and an enjoyable challenge. My favourites today were 1ac, 9ac, 21ac, 22ac, 6dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 28,994 by Picaroon

Wed February 15, 2023 at 9:02 am by manehi

A fun solve with a number of tricky parsings. Many favourites including 13ac, 18ac, 26ac, 30ac, 1dn, 2dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,987 by Maskarade

Tue February 7, 2023 at 8:35 am by manehi

A fun solve – it’s been a while since I’ve seen a weekday cryptic from Maskarade. Favourites were 25ac, 16dn, 19dn, and 24dn. Thanks to Maskarade for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,980 by Vulcan

Mon January 30, 2023 at 8:33 am by manehi

A fun solve, and a little tricky for a Monday – my favourites were 12ac, 3dn, 4dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 28,978 by Picaroon

Fri January 27, 2023 at 7:55 am by manehi

A tricky and fair puzzle, with quite a few favourites including 9ac, 10ac, 19ac, 24ac, 6dn, 8dn, and especially 16dn. Thanks to Picaroon

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Guardian Cryptic 28,971 by Brendan

Thu January 19, 2023 at 9:56 amThu January 19, 2023 at 8:58 am by manehi

A tricky solve in parts, with some parsing only worked through when writing up the blog. Favourites 14ac, 19ac, 28ac and 29ac. Thanks to Brendan

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Guardian Cryptic 28,964 by Qaos

Wed January 11, 2023 at 1:41 am by manehi

A quicker solve than usual for a Qaos puzzle, but with some tricky parsing to complete at the end. Lots of favourites including 24ac, 29ac, 1dn, 5dn, 7dn, 8dn, 15dn, and 23dn.

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