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The Stickler Weekly 28

Posted on April 7, 2014 by David Stickley

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The Stickler Weekly 27 Solution

Posted on April 7, 2014 by David Stickley

During my time as a professional crossword setter I’ve been interviewed by newspapers and radio hosts many times. Sometimes it’s as a result of a crossword making the news in some way, but mostly it’s a media person who thinks … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 27

Posted on March 31, 2014 by David Stickley

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The Stickler Weekly 26 Solution

Posted on March 24, 2014 by David Stickley

What do you think solvers complain about the most when it comes to cryptic crosswords? Obscure words? They are up there. Imprecise definitions? No-one is happy with these. Extraneous words? Less and less so. What about poor grid design? Almost … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 26

Posted on March 17, 2014 by David Stickley

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The Stickler Weekly 25 Solution

Posted on March 17, 2014 by David Stickley

It’s normal for new setters to mimic elements of the crosswords they solve the most, especially those crosswords appearing in major newspapers. They assume this is an acceptable approach as major publications would have style guides, editors, checkers etc to … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 25

Posted on March 10, 2014 by David Stickley

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The Stickler Weekly 24 Solution

Posted on March 10, 2014 by David Stickley

Recently I asked if people could spot what I DON’T DO in my crosswords. (My list covers the whole cryptic crossword spectrum, including the entire crossword, grid, types of clues and devices.) One poster suggested that I didn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 24

Posted on March 3, 2014 by David Stickley

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 24   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 24   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 23 Solution

Posted on March 3, 2014 by David Stickley

A setter is said to have a “style”. What is this and how does it develop? A setter’s style is simply their way of doing things, and usually it starts out as a version of the styles present in a … Continue reading →

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