David Astle
AustraliaartistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%David Astle is a renowned Australian wordsmith, puzzle creator, and author, well-known for his expertise in crosswords and word games. He has contributed extensively to the field of puzzling, including being a regular crossword compiler for major publications and hosting workshops to inspire others in the art of puzzle-making. Astle’s engaging writing style and knack for crafting clever clues have earned him a dedicated following among puzzle enthusiasts. In recent news, he was mentioned in connection with the launch of a new Mini Crossword archive designed for premium subscribers.
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David Astle is the crosswords guru providing tips, tricks, and word games.
Members of the jury, let’s address the knobbly monsterAustralia· 2026-06-20
David Astle is the author of the article and hopes for a resolution to the name-stereotype issue.
Millennials have finally found their own villain: Meet JessicaAustralia· 2026-02-02
David Astle’s article on literacy reminded Diana Dalleywater of a photograph.
Passenger in a jamAustralia· 2025-10-27
David Astle is mentioned as the author of a newsletter.
Where were you when ‘eugenics’ had a viral moment?Australia· 2025-10-19
David Astle is the writer who reflects on the urgency of the work in his column about Bernadette Hince's dictionary.
Wordplay: Our coolest words inspired by Bernadette Hince book Cold Words: A Polar DictionaryAustralia· 2025-05-05
David Astle is the author of the Puzzled newsletter that provides tips and tricks for crosswords.
Play our new Mini Crossword archive onlineAustralia· 2025-04-02