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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 29,606 by Brockwell

Fri January 31, 2025 at 8:28 am by manehi

A fun challenge with neat surfaces and some tricky parsing. My favourites were 8ac, 11ac, 12ac, 26ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Brockwell

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Guardian Cryptic 29,599 by Paul

Thu January 23, 2025 at 8:03 am by manehi

A slow solve with several bits of parsing that needed revisiting afterwards. My favourites were 12ac, 1dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,592 by Kite

Wed January 15, 2025 at 10:49 amWed January 15, 2025 at 8:32 am by manehi

Found this very tricky – favourites were 23ac, 8/20, 11dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Kite

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Guardian Cryptic 29,585 by Brummie

Tue January 7, 2025 at 12:02 pm by manehi

Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle, and apologies for a late and slightly rushed blog.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,578 by Vulcan

Mon December 30, 2024 at 7:50 am by manehi

A nice puzzle with neat cluing – I especially liked 13ac, 14ac, 30ac, and 1dn. Thanks to Vulcan

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Guardian Cryptic 29,576 by Paul

Fri December 27, 2024 at 9:56 am by manehi

This is now three Paul puzzles in a row on my blogging days this month…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,570 by Paul

Thu December 19, 2024 at 9:57 am by manehi

A slow and tough solve…

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Guardian Cryptic 29,563 by Paul

Wed December 11, 2024 at 8:11 am by manehi

A tricky solve – my favourites were 5ac, 10ac, 23ac, 25ac, and 4dn. Thanks to Paul

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Guardian Cryptic 29,556 by Brummie

Tue December 3, 2024 at 9:04 am by manehi

Had a slow start before things started clicking into place. Particularly enjoyed 8dn, 15dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,549 by Maskarade

Mon November 25, 2024 at 8:14 am by manehi

A fun solve – my favourites were 21ac, 26ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Maskarade

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Guardian Cryptic 29,547 by Pangakupu

Fri November 22, 2024 at 10:19 am by manehi

A nice puzzle – I particularly liked 10ac, 22ac, 3dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Pangakupu

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Guardian Cryptic 29,540 by Brummie

Thu November 14, 2024 at 10:28 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve – I particularly liked 20ac and 25ac. Thanks Brummie for the the puzzle

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Guardian Cryptic 29,533 by Vlad

Wed November 6, 2024 at 8:44 am by manehi

A tough solve – I particularly liked 12ac, 13ac, 21dn, and 25dn. Thanks to Vlad for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,526 by Imogen

Tue October 29, 2024 at 8:50 am by manehi

Clever clues and nice surfaces – my favourites were 9ac, 11ac, 17ac, and 19dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle.

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Guardian Cryptic 29,519 by Vulcan

Mon October 21, 2024 at 7:45 am by manehi

A nice puzzle from Vulcan – I really liked 12ac, and other favourites were 22ac, 28ac, and 21dn.

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