Author Archives: David Stickley

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

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

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 →

Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 PALATE Taste starter of anchovies presented in dish (6) (A)nchovies inside PLATE 4 PRICE CUT Discount place stocking rice crackers at the front (5,3) PUT outside [RICE + (C)rackers] 9 MATERIALISATION Mate is clothed … Continue reading →

Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 SAMOAN Islander, say, cut short protest (6) SA(y) + MOAN 4 SPANGLES Special fishes with shiny spots (8) SP + ANGLES 9 TASTE Small serving of polenta steamed, perhaps? (5) polenTA STEamed 10 CARBONARA … Continue reading →