NEXT WEEK'S COMPETITION
A PUZZLE My first, though but a single letter. Heads the alphabet, none better.; 2, 3, 4's a proclamation, Or, perhaps, an imprecation. 2-5 a cuff may be, Or organised company. fti 3, 4, 5 a word you see Which indicates plurality. 5, 6, 7 may be to wear, Or else a title Spaniards bear. Letter 8 to these repeated Shows a thing has. been completed. 7, 8, 8 is just a name—A form of Edward, 'tis, the same.. 8, 9, needs small explanation; Editor's abbreviation. 1-9 in sequences taken Means deserted or forsaken. Now you may find this pretty tough so think carefully. Ydu chaps and cliapesscs have been getting too clever for me lately so this is one to see what you are made of. What is the word? Send in your answers" to me and the first three will win free picture tickets, with my compliments P.T.W.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 65, 16 April 1943, Page 6
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153NEXT WEEK'S COMPETITION Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 65, 16 April 1943, Page 6
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