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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 28,073 by Imogen

Thu March 5, 2020 at 2:12 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve, with some particularly satisfying constructions that raised a smile. Favourites 1ac, 12ac, 14ac, 22ac, 1dn, 4dn, 7dn, and 9dn. Thanks to Imogen.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,066 by Brummie

Wed February 26, 2020 at 7:37 amWed February 26, 2020 at 1:27 am by manehi

Solved this from the outside in, with the longer clues going quite quickly one after another. Favourites were 16ac, 2dn, 4dn, 9dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Brummie.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,059 by Pasquale

Tue February 18, 2020 at 10:07 am by manehi

Got off to a quick start then stalled towards the end. Favourites were 10ac, 22ac, 8dn, 16dn, 18dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Pasquale

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Guardian Cryptic 28,052 by Vulcan

Mon February 10, 2020 at 8:59 am by manehi

A quick and pleasant solve – I particularly liked 9ac, 11ac, 28ac, 1dn, 4dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Vulcan.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,050 by Qaos

Fri February 7, 2020 at 9:17 amFri February 7, 2020 at 8:45 am by manehi

A relatively quick solve, and an enjoyable puzzle – particular favourites were 4ac, 6ac, 11ac, 2dn, and 12dn. Thanks to Qaos

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Guardian Cryptic 28,043 by Picaroon

Thu January 30, 2020 at 9:41 am by manehi

Quite tricky, and an enjoyable solve with some very neat surfaces. Favourites 1ac, 5ac, 10ac, 11ac, 14ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Picaroon.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,036 by Vlad

Wed January 22, 2020 at 10:23 amWed January 22, 2020 at 9:11 am by manehi

As often, difficult solve from Vlad – and with some tricky parsing to work out afterwards. Favourites were 24ac, 7dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Vlad.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,029 by Tramp

Tue January 14, 2020 at 1:34 am by manehi

A very nice mix of clues – 4ac, 8ac, 10ac, 24ac, 1dn, and 9dn were particular favourites. Thanks to Tramp

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Guardian Cryptic 28,022 by Vulcan

Mon January 6, 2020 at 12:58 am by manehi

A very pleasant Monday solve – favourites were 1ac, 9ac, 5dn, 13dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,007 by Vlad

Wed December 18, 2019 at 8:08 am by manehi

Tough, fun, and neatly clued as ever from Vlad. Favourites 1ac, 9ac, 12ac, and 4dn.

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Guardian Cryptic 28,000 by Paul

Tue December 10, 2019 at 9:05 am by manehi

A suitable puzzle for Crossword 28,000 – tough and with some lovely clues. Favourites 10ac, 13ac, 24ac, 28ac, 19dn and 23dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 27,993 by Chifonie

Mon December 2, 2019 at 8:50 am by manehi

A fun solve, and I was held up in places with an unusual grid and a few less familiar words. Favourites 1ac, 14ac, and 25ac. Thanks to Chifonie for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 27,991 by Brummie

Fri November 29, 2019 at 10:10 amFri November 29, 2019 at 8:58 am by manehi

Had a slow start, and then it was done very quickly. Still unsure on some parsing. Favourites 25ac and 5dn – thanks to Brummie.

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Guardian Cryptic 27,984 by Nutmeg

Thu November 21, 2019 at 9:53 am by manehi

A slow solve and tricky to parse – I really liked some of the misdirection in the surfaces. Favourites were 12ac, 14ac, 17ac, 30ac, and 27ac. Thanks to Nutmeg

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Guardian Cryptic 27,977 by Picaroon

Wed November 13, 2019 at 8:37 am by manehi

A slow, tough, and enjoyable puzzle – favourites were 11ac, 26ac, 2dn, 19dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Picaroon.

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