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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Category Archives: Stickler Weekly Puzzles
The Stickler Alphabetical Jigsaw – David’s Revenge
The Stickler Weekly is taking a short break, but in the meantime I thought I’d introduce you to a little Stickler pre-history. I got my first break through being published in the Australian Crossword Club’s magazine, CrOzworld, where novices still … Continue reading
The Stickler Weekly 136
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 136 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 136 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 135
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 135 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 135 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Delayed
This time it’s dental issues keeping me from finishing The Stickler Weekly on time. I hate toothaches. A new Stickler Weekly and last week’s solution will appear tomorrow. The Stickler
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The Stickler Weekly 134
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 134 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 134 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 133
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 133 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 133 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 132
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 132 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 132 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 131
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 131 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 131 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 131 Delayed
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The Stickler Weekly 130
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 130 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 130 Solution … Continue reading
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