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manehi's avatarmanehi

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 28,814 by Qaos

Wed July 20, 2022 at 1:41 am by manehi

A tricky solve, with quite a few favourites including 1ac, 5ac, 12ac, 25ac, 28ac, 20dn, and 24dn. Thanks to Qaos.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,807 by Vlad

Tue July 12, 2022 at 4:25 pmTue July 12, 2022 at 7:57 am by manehi

A tricky, slow and steady solve, and lots of fun. Lots of favourites including 12ac, 21ac, 27ac, 3dn, 7dn, 10dn, 20dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Vlad for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,800 by Vulcan

Mon July 4, 2022 at 8:47 am by manehi

A nice Monday puzzle and an enjoyable solve – my favourites were 30ac, 3dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Vulcan.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,798 by Pangakupu

Fri July 1, 2022 at 8:53 am by manehi

Enjoyed this, with a nice mix of friendlier and trickier clues. Favourites were 10ac, 16ac, 2dn, and 3dn. Thanks to Pangakupu.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,791 by Brummie

Thu June 23, 2022 at 8:29 am by manehi

A slow start until I found a way in with a few anagrams. Have been on the lookout for a theme but no luck so far. Favourites 15ac, 25ac, 1dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,784 by Imogen

Wed June 15, 2022 at 8:53 am by manehi

A tough solve with plenty of misdirection. Favourites were 1ac, 26ac, 2dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,777 by Tramp

Tue June 7, 2022 at 9:05 am by manehi

A fine puzzle…

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Guardian Cryptic 28,770 by Anto

Mon May 30, 2022 at 8:58 am by manehi

A fun start to the week – favourites today were 10ac, 14ac, 3dn, 7dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Anto

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Guardian Cryptic 28,768 by Paul

Fri May 27, 2022 at 9:52 am by manehi

Tricky to parse in places, despite a mostly quick solve. Favourites were 26ac, 7dn, 9dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Paul.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,761 by Tramp

Thu May 19, 2022 at 8:51 am by manehi

A fun challenge – I especially liked 16ac, 8dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Tramp.
Tramp has posted a correction to one of the clues in the Guardian comments section – see link below for the intended clue without spoilers (other than highlighting the corrected element as relevant to the clue):
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28761#comment-156530134

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Guardian Cryptic 28,754 by Paul

Wed May 11, 2022 at 7:41 am by manehi

A slow and tricky solve. Favourites were 8ac, 9/3, 4dn, 6dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Paul

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Guardian Cryptic 28,747 by Qaos

Tue May 3, 2022 at 8:38 am by manehi

A tricky solve…

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Guardian Cryptic 28,740 by Carpathian

Mon April 25, 2022 at 8:54 am by manehi

An enjoyable puzzle – my favourites were 13ac, 7dn, 16dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Carpathian

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Guardian Cryptic 28,738 by Tramp

Fri April 22, 2022 at 1:34 am by manehi

I really enjoyed this…

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Guardian Cryptic 28,731 by Pasquale

Thu April 14, 2022 at 9:40 am by manehi

A quick start before getting quite stuck on a few clues, especially in the North-East of the grid.

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