Derrick Somerset Macnutt was a British crossword compiler, known for his contributions to The Observer newspaper under the pseudonym Ximenes. Born on March 29, 1902, he specialized in blocked-grid and specialty puzzles. His influence in the crossword community is notable due to his strong views on clueing, which he detailed in his 1966 book. Despite only offering conventional blocked puzzles weekly for a brief period, his ideas sparked considerable debate among crossword enthusiasts. Macnutt passed away on June 29, 1971.
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Meaning of the name - Derrick
ruler of the people, people's leader
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Place of Birth: Eastbourne
Place of Death: Five Oaks
Educated At: Marlborough College | Jesus College
Occupation: crossword compiler
Employers: The Observer
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Ephemeris for March 29, 1902
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 29, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 29, 2024 |
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| Sun | 7 Aries 52 | 9 Aries 17 | 5 Leo 24 |
| Moon | 7 Sagittarius 32 | 25 Scorpio 53 | 22 Taurus 2 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 56 | 26 Aries 30 | 21 Cancer 25 |
| Venus | 25 Aquarius 32 | 21 Pisces 46 | 4 Cancer 25 |
| Mars | 7 Aries 59 | 5 Pisces 4 | 5 Cancer 52 |
| Jupiter | 10 Aquarius 19 | 16 Taurus 48 | 12 Aquarius 54 |
| Saturn | 27 Capricorn 1 | 13 Pisces 16 | 24 Capricorn 11 |
| Uranus | 21 Sagittarius 14 | 20 Taurus 41 | 17 Sagittarius 33 |
| Neptune | 28 Gemini 47 | 27 Pisces 49 | 2 Cancer 28 |
| Pluto | 16 Gemini 49 | 1 Aquarius 49 | 19 Gemini 14 |
| Rahu | 5 Scorpio 51 | 16 Aries 11 | 29 Libra 24 |
| Ketu | 5 Taurus 51 | 16 Libra 11 | 29 Aries 24 |
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