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 Break and Clue-writing Challenge
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 210 – Cryptic Equals Difficult
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The Stickler Weekly 210
First, I want thank those who have recently invested in The Stickler’s future. There were a number of gifts around Christmas that lifted my spirits greatly. The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 209 – Overseas Imports
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The Stickler Weekly 209
The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next week. Clue Hints for The Stickler Weekly 209 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 209 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 208 – Losing Gracefully
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The Stickler Weekly 208
The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next week. Clue Hints for The Stickler Weekly 208 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 208 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 207 – In Short
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The Stickler Weekly 207
The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next week. Clue Hints for The Stickler Weekly 207 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 207 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 206 – Thinking Inside The Box
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