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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. 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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AFR Cryptic (9/9/2023) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 PECANS Open unsealed containers with nuts? (6) o)PE(n + CANS 5 PRO TEM Habitual routine adopted by cabinetmaker for the time being? (3,3) ROTE inside PM 11 UNDERDONE Rare sort of dune, one formed … Continue reading
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AFR Cryptic (New Year 2024) Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 HOTHOUSE Delicate tube with core measuring one thousandth of an inch (8) HOSE outside THOU 5 STRESS A spinster’s dislocation is relieved of pain and tension (6) Anagram of A SPINSTERS minus PAIN 9 … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 270 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 270 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 269 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 269 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 268 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 268 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 267 Clue Hints
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