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: April 2025
AFR Cryptic, Easter 2025, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic Solutions
Due to unforeseen circumstances, outstanding solutions will not be available until midweek. Sorry about that. If you have particular clue/solution questions on any of my past crosswords I’m happy to answer them. Thanks David
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 12/4/2025, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (5/4/2025) Solution
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no solution this week (first time in more than 550 consecutive weeks). Will supply solution next week. Thanks David
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 5/4/2025, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (29/3/2025) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 TUCK SHOP Minor food supplier gathers plant popular with brewers (4,4) TUCKS + HOP 5 MASSES One thousand clowns – that’s a lot (6) M + ASSES 9 WEAKENED Tie the knot around a … Continue reading
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