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. In 2024 David and his wife Linda secured a weekly cryptic and quick slot in The SMH and The Age. David has also been published in the NYT, the UK's FT and Church Times.-
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The Stickler Weekly 150 Solution
I’ve been talking recently about the different sorts of crosswords I’ve written over the years, both cryptic and non-cryptic. There’s one category that takes a large amount of experience and expertise to be able to construct, the personalised (or bespoke) … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 150
********************************************************************************** Let me thank those who have supported my Seven Bridges Walk team and the Cancer Council by making a donation. We have almost reached our goal. There’s still time to make a contribution, just visit here: https://sevenbridgeswalk2016.everydayhero.com/au/team-stickley-carr-connections ********************************************************************************** The … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 150 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 150 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 149 Solution
Last week I saw a clue that used an anagram of STUTTERING WOE to make TONGUE-TWISTER. In cryptic terms, this is called an old chestnut, that is a clue, or an essential combination in a clue, that has been seen/used … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 149
********************************************************************************** Let me thank those who have supported my Seven Bridges Walk team and the Cancer Council by making a donation. The response has been very encouraging. There’s still time to make a contribution, just visit here: https://sevenbridgeswalk2016.everydayhero.com/au/team-stickley-carr-connections ********************************************************************************** The … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 149 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 149 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 148 Solution
23-across in last week’s crossword is a little “out of character” for a Stickler puzzle. I put it in there on purpose to give me something to write about this week (sort of). The clue, A clock, one with a … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly – Help Wanted
The Stickler Weekly continues, but… Continue reading
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