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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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Derrick
ruler of the people, leader of the people
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Derrick Somerset Macnutt belongs to the GI Generation group.
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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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for March 29, 1902
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Aries 52 | 9 Aries 3 | 6 Leo 21 |
| Moon | 7 Sagittarius 32 | 9 Aries 40 | 6 Gemini 24 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 56 | 0 Aries 27 | 23 Cancer 18 |
| Venus | 25 Aquarius 32 | 28 Pisces 48 | 5 Cancer 36 |
| Mars | 7 Aries 59 | 22 Cancer 48 | 6 Cancer 32 |
| Jupiter | 10 Aquarius 19 | 15 Gemini 36 | 12 Aquarius 46 |
| Saturn | 27 Capricorn 1 | 24 Pisces 6 | 24 Capricorn 7 |
| Uranus | 21 Sagittarius 14 | 24 Taurus 40 | 17 Sagittarius 32 |
| Neptune | 28 Gemini 47 | 29 Pisces 57 | 2 Cancer 30 |
| Pluto | 16 Gemini 49 | 3 Aquarius 30 | 19 Gemini 15 |
| Rahu | 5 Scorpio 51 | 26 Pisces 51 | 29 Libra 21 |
| Ketu | 5 Taurus 51 | 26 Virgo 51 | 29 Aries 21 |
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