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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. David has been published in the NYT and the UK's FT.-
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Monthly Archives: February 2018
The Stickler Weekly 214
If you thought there might be a mushy, love-filled cryptic crossword this week, then you don’t know me. The Stickler for this week is now available. Please select your preferred solving format. The solution to this puzzle will appear next … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 214 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 214 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 213 Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 FRUMPISH Cut into fish that’s poorly dressed (8) RUMP inside FISH 5 TRACER Competitor backing temperature probe (6) RACER after T 9 RETSINA Selection of clarets in all Greek wine (7) claRETS IN All … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 213
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The Stickler Weekly 213
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 213 Overseas Help for The Stickler Weekly 213 Solution … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly 213 Clue Hints
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The Stickler Weekly 213 Overseas Help
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The Stickler Weekly 212 Solution
Across Answers and Clues Explanations 1 SKITTISH Outfit entering street is hard and difficult to handle (8) KIT inside ST + IS + H 5 THWART Check the slightly diminished growth on skin (6) (TH)E + WART 9 RISER This … Continue reading
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The Stickler Weekly Insights 212
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