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David Stickley has been writing crosswords professionally since 1995. His cryptic puzzle, The Stickler, reached number 4786 before being axed in July 2013 due to cutbacks. David has been published in the NYT and the UK's FT.-
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Monthly Archives: July 2014
The Stickler Weekly 44
The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next week. Clue Hints for The Stickler Weekly 44 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 44 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 44 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 44 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 43 Solution
There are a number of rules of thumb regarding the structure of a cryptic clue that new solvers are taught to give them a good starting point. One is that most clues have two parts: definition and wordplay, with the … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 43
The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next week. Clue Hints for The Stickler Weekly 43 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 43 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 43 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 43 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 42 Solution
We all know there are fundamental rules that govern what goes on in cryptic crosswords and they are necessary in order for a setter to create a solvable and enjoyable challenge. However, wearing a “style” cloak, a setter can choose … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 42
The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next week. Clue Hints for The Stickler Weekly 42 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 42 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 42 Clue Hints
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