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.
Category Archives: AFR Cryptic
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 21/4/2018, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (14/4/2018) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 POST-MORTEM PM’s office time measured in extra minutes (4-6) POST + T inside MORE + M 6 BAND Ring a group of musicians (4) Double Definition 9 EXALT Mixture of latex is put on … Continue reading
AFR Cryptic, Saturday 14/4/2018, Clue Hints
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AFR Cryptic (7/4/2018) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 ALTRUISM A trite statement about large charity (8) (A + TRUISM) outside L 5 FOSSIL Antiquated poles wrapped in thin metal plate (6) S+S inside FOIL 9 BUILDING SOCIETY Barrister’s first guilty decision ruined … Continue reading