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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.
Category Archives: AFR Cryptic
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 8/12/2018, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (1/12/2018) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 PEDICURIST Salon employee is pictured in a strange setting (10) Anagram of IS PICTURED 6 PASS Free ticket is nearly out-of-date (4) (PASS)E 10 POLITICAL LEADER One contact inside replied to a represented party … Continue reading
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 1/12/2018, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (24/11/2018) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 DISTANT Broken stand, it should be removed (7) Anagram of STAND IT 5 ON SALE Son ordered alcohol going cheap (2,4) Anagram of SON + ALE 8 SPICE RACK Assortment of flavourings transformed rice … Continue reading