About the Setter
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.
Monthly Archives: December 2024
AFR Cryptic, New Year Bumper, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic AJ (Xmas 2024) Solution
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AFR Cryptic (Xmas 2024) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 ACARID Cutting pierced by a mite (6) ACRID outside A 5 ACCEPT Receive copies wrapped in tape loosely (6) CC inside anagram of TAPE 8 FUNDAMENTALISM Support a leader of theology after people misinterpreted … Continue reading
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AFR Xmas 2024 Year In Review Solution
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AFR Cryptic, Christmas Bumper 2024, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic AJ, Christmas Bumper 2024, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (14/12/2024) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 TOUCHSTONE Standard sort of cut shot finishing up with single (10) Anagram of CUT SHOT + ONE 6 BUST Work of art is broken (4) Double Definition 8 PROVINCE Area in front of courthouse … Continue reading
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 14/12/2024, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (7/12/2024) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 SCRAPES Vessel with cargo of inferior ecstasy hits rock bottom? (7) SS outside (CRAP + E) 5 BITUMEN Big contracted trade union workers tarred road (7) BI(g) + TU + MEN 9 INTRAVENOUS DRIP … Continue reading
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AFR Cryptic, Saturday 7/12/2024, Clue Hints
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