[GHC] #15038: Memory Corruption (strange closure type)

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#15038: Memory Corruption (strange closure type)
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        Reporter:  andrewthad        |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  highest           |            Milestone:  8.6.1
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.4.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  Runtime crash     |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:  #9718             |  Differential Rev(s):
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Comment (by simonpj):

 >  The whole interaction between CorePrep, CoreTidy, and caffyness is
 quite unfortunate. It would be better if CorePrep and CoreTidy were less
 coupled in this regard. I thought there was a ticket discussing this, but
 I'm having trouble finding it at the moment.

 It's #9718, and I wonder if we should devote some effort to nailing it?
 It's not that hard, and the status quo is a continuing source of
 fragility.

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