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kayakamina

EV 1006 - Connecting Flight

Hi fellow EVers You are probably as disappointed as I am by this EV. It has to be the easiest one I've ever done and I wonder how it came to be accepted for publication. EV is supposed to be a step up...
10:18 Sun 19th Feb 201229 answers, last by turast 04:17 Thu 23rd Feb 2012
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RossR

Inquisitor 1217

Is nobody but me having any difficulty with this? I have solved many of the clues but cannot spot any "thematic modification" that would enable me to actually enter anything. Could somebody...
16:45 Sun 19th Feb 201242 answers, last by RossR 17:24 Wed 22nd Feb 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4176 : Small But Perfectly Formed by Quinapalus

My heart sank when I saw the length of the preamble, but simply followed the straightforward instructions and the grid came together nicely. Quotation and play identified, now it's just a case of...
18:20 Fri 10th Feb 201252 answers, last by Postigod 13:32 Fri 17th Feb 2012
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x_word_fan

Inquisitor 1215

I now have a completed grid (thanks to doorbell) but can't make sense of the clashes neither can I spot any of the 13 words - are the last 2 numeral and score? The first word or two of the definition...
17:16 Mon 06th Feb 201218 answers, last by Voulez-vous 18:12 Wed 08th Feb 2012
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x_word_fan

Inquisitor 1215

Anyone trying this - only a few to go but with so many misprints it's tough. 19 Steps engagement for all to see? Ectstasy! (5) ?IEOE if which some will be misprints 24 Car for practice runs (6) TOT?ER...
14:59 Mon 06th Feb 20123 answers, last by Indy-trier 11:52 Tue 07th Feb 2012
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x_word_fan

Independent Inquisitor 1212 Saturday January 14th 2012

Has anyone out there tried this weeks - I have an almost full grid - just 8d which seems to have too many cells available and 24a which I cannot solve? Please contact me if you can help/sympathise at...
10:08 Mon 16th Jan 20124 answers, last by haggis58 10:36 Wed 18th Jan 2012
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x_word_fan

Sunday Telegraph Enigmatic Variations 1001 Sunday January 15th 2012

I was going to say another easy one but 14a still eludes me - is Bari a misprint?
12:40 Sun 15th Jan 201212 answers, last by DocHH 17:58 Wed 18th Jan 2012
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x_word_fan

Sunday Telegraph Enigmatic Variations 1000 Sunday January 8th 2012

Oh dear - a bit of a let down for the 1000th! Very easy I thought.
11:55 Sun 08th Jan 20121 answer, last by x_word_fan 12:27 Sun 08th Jan 2012
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x_word_fan

Independent Inquisitor 1211 Saturday January 7th 2012

I have a full grid - just pondering what to put in the empty cell - a single letter to indicate the work or the two initial letters of the people responsible - or are there some other ideas out there?
09:53 Sun 08th Jan 20121 answer, last by x_word_fan 10:08 Sun 08th Jan 2012
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bravodeltic

sunday times 18th December

Does anyone have a closing date for the Sunday Times Christmas Quiz 4464. I seem unable to find one with the crossword Thanks...
14:14 Sun 18th Dec 20114 answers, last by x_word_fan 09:46 Thu 22nd Dec 2011
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AndrewG-S

EV 994

Am I the first one to post on this - or have I missed the thread? By no means an easy EV this week, with clashes and misprints complicating matters. But definitely worth pressing on with as there is...
17:52 Sun 20th Nov 201126 answers, last by Shoni70 21:40 Thu 24th Nov 2011
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midazolam

Listener 4164: 4164 by Kea

I was expecting a Kea by the end of the year, but I was surprised to see a Kea numerical This was an easy numerical (under 1 hour solve) and I am glad it was, partly because of the stinker E grade...
18:03 Fri 18th Nov 201141 answers, last by JustinTime 01:02 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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x_word_fan

Oxford Today

Accord of Ankara ended war here, France finally recognised (5)
17:52 Wed 16th Nov 20114 answers, last by cinnabar 11:37 Thu 17th Nov 2011
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dr b

EV 991 To Horse by MynoT

One of the harder EVs of late, I think, harder for me than Listener this week. I have a full grid but enough uncertainty about the extra letters that I have no idea yet as to the quote or author....
16:42 Sun 30th Oct 20118 answers, last by x_word_fan 19:57 Tue 01st Nov 2011
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DocHH

EV 990: Whimsy by Rustic

As dr b is in Denver and will be a bit late getting to this week's EV, I thought I'd start this weeks thread. Not many gifts on the first pass through the clues, unfortunately. However, I cold solved,...
15:38 Sun 23rd Oct 20116 answers, last by kayakamina 13:15 Mon 24th Oct 2011
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dr b

EV 980 Balancing Acts by Nudd

Greetings from across the briny. This was a fine puzzle with plenty of thematic material to keep you busy. I must say I had a hard time tracking down a few of the components of the 4 down clues,...
18:05 Sun 14th Aug 201121 answers, last by Christiana 09:13 Thu 18th Aug 2011
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Mampara

Ev 980

41a Bertie maybe abandons study of writing specimen barely worth of its name (7) ??O?O?? Note - there may be a letter withdrawn before grid entry....
11:42 Mon 15th Aug 20112 answers, last by kayakamina 11:44 Mon 15th Aug 2011
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x_word_fan

Repent sinning

In ev this week - can anyone enlighten me on 26d - Howdah or Houdah - it is I believe a type 2 clue. The partial worplay is "bruised with unsurfaced roads".Thanks
15:54 Mon 04th Jul 20112 answers, last by x_word_fan 16:46 Mon 04th Jul 2011
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kayakamina

EV 960 - Scandal in Bohemia

The run of difficult EV's came to an end with this offering from Salamanca. One of the quickest grid-fills I can recall, though probably helped by the theme being one of my favourite works. Enjoy your...
08:58 Sun 27th Mar 201126 answers, last by devadolly 10:47 Fri 01st Apr 2011
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x_word_fan

Does anyone know ..

Does anyone know the name of the schematic pictures/maps that are often found at viewpoints that show what can be seen in the distance in certain directions? Thanks
11:36 Fri 25th Mar 20112 answers, last by x_word_fan 14:03 Fri 25th Mar 2011

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