Hello all. Thanks to Ranunculus for a smashing puzzle which I really enjoyed solving.
Enigmatic Variations
Enigmatic Variations No. 1587: Cross Debate by Kcit
Mrs Merton used to invite her audience to join in a ‘heated debate’, and there are many angry debates in Parliament these days…what sort of CROSS DEBATE does Kcit have for us – let’s hope it isn’t in the comments below!
Enigmatic Variations No.1586 – Who Said It by Vismut
“Highlight 20 cells in two straight lines showing WHO SAID IT. Chambers Dictionary (2016) and ODQ are recommended; 17 is in Collins.”
Enigmatic Variations No. 1585 Proclamation by Chalicea
Normal clues – one word that is missing twice from a proclamation to be completed around the perimeter and the author’s surname to be highlighted. Definitely an entry level puzzle – reminded me … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1584: Two Drawings by Karla
Hi everybody. I enjoyed this one and hope you did too.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1583: Remedies by The Ace of Hearts
What ails the Ace of Hearts this week, that he should need to resort to ‘REMEDIES’?…
Enigmatic Variations No. 1582: Undefined Parameters by Cagey
“Some cells accommodate more than one letter, clashing with crossing entries to form thematic material (only the first and last letters of these should be entered). Other UNDEFINED PARAMETERS provide an instruction. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Enigmatic Variations No. 1581 Aircon by Ifor
One answer in each row loses a letter to go to the right hand column and extra letters in all down clues to be removed. These spell three names and then an AIRCON … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1580: Arriviste by Artix
Hi all. Some tough clues and a lovely thematic treatment culminating in a satisfying endgame.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1579 – Line of Duty by Eclogue
I’ve never watched the TV show of the same name, so if that is the theme I will need to Go-ogle to complete it!
Enigmatic Variations No.1578 – Two Words by Piccadilly
“The wordplay in some clues leads to the answer plus an extra letter, not to be entered in the grid. These letters in clue order spell TWO WORDS indicating pairs of words overlapping by two or more letters which form the unclued entries. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Enigmatic Variations No. 1577 Reality Check by Opsimath
Ten answers need a reality check but otherwise normal clues from Opsimath. The ten that needed a reality check were all authors real names. 1ac Sapper becomes (H. C.) McNeile 23ac (Alexander) Kent … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1577 – Reality Check by Opsimath
“Ten answers must undergo a REALITY CHECK before entry in the grid. Numbers in brackets show entry lengths. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Enigmatic Variations No. 1576: Not Related to Chris by Kruger
Hello all, and thanks to Kruger for the puzzle.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1575 – Follow The Instructions By Kcit
As I may have mentioned before, my natural instinct on seeing a ‘carte blanche’ used to be to avert my eyes and walk in the other direction to avoid it…but I have gradually persuaded myself that I must at least try them…and needs must when one falls on my blogging slot!