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The Stickler Weekly 6

Posted on October 21, 2013 by David Stickley

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The Stickler Weekly 5 Solution

Posted on October 21, 2013 by David Stickley

There’s a device used in this puzzle linking 12 and 13-across (“…”) that solvers often don’t know how to interpret. It’s not surprising really, as it can mean different things depending on the circumstances. In this case the answer to … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 5

Posted on October 14, 2013 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 5   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 5   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 4 Solution

Posted on October 14, 2013 by David Stickley

A solver contacted me and asked about the use of SHED in 11-down, which is the last part of the clue and not disguised at all. I’m happy to include clue elements “in the clear” as long as they don’t … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 4

Posted on October 7, 2013 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 4   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 4   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 3 Solution

Posted on October 7, 2013 by David Stickley

There are many, many decisions a setter has to make as they develop their own style. I think most start out being a combination of their favourite setters’ styles, and gradually change as nuances are introduced and their knowledge of … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 3

Posted on September 30, 2013 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 3   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 3   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 2 Solution

Posted on September 30, 2013 by David Stickley

A solver emailed me saying they really liked 24-across in this puzzle. If you’ve solved many Sticklers, you’ll be aware that I love anagrams involving subtraction. Wordplay for such clues always require appropriate anagram and subtraction indicators, offering a setter … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 2

Posted on September 23, 2013 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 2   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 2   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 1 Solution

Posted on September 23, 2013 by David Stickley

It’s such a relief to get the first one out of the way. Nothing more than an average Stickler, it still represents a milestone, being the first Stickler to be available to the world. Although I’ve always been easy to … Continue reading →

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