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The Stickler Weekly 43

Posted on July 21, 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 43   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 43   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 42 Solution

Posted on July 21, 2014 by David Stickley

We all know there are fundamental rules that govern what goes on in cryptic crosswords and they are necessary in order for a setter to create a solvable and enjoyable challenge. However, wearing a “style” cloak, a setter can choose … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 42

Posted on July 14, 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 42   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 42   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 41 Solution

Posted on July 14, 2014 by David Stickley

I consider it part of my job as a professional crossword setter to be across all aspects of crosswords in all English-speaking countries. There are crossword forums, blogs and websites galore, but still regular peeks are necessary to keep up … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 41

Posted on July 7, 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 41   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 41   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 40 Solution

Posted on July 7, 2014 by David Stickley

Devices are employed by setters to create the wordplay parts of clues. I like the term “device”, but as there’s no formal cryptic crossword glossary, other setters may use a different word for the same thing. The most common devices … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 40

Posted on June 30, 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 40   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 40   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 39 Solution

Posted on June 30, 2014 by David Stickley

For a setter, not all words are equal when it comes time to insert them into a grid. New or amateur setters often make life hard for themselves by inserting any word that fits into a given slot, rather than … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 39

Posted on June 23, 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 39   Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 39   Solution … Continue reading →

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The Stickler Weekly 38 Solution

Posted on June 23, 2014 by David Stickley

Feedback is a really good tool for anyone supplying a service or product to improve what they offer. Good feedback provides encouragement and reinforces what someone does well. Negative feedback can force changes so that more of the public are … Continue reading →

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