CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Across I—Written about one who is late. (7) 9—Without accompaniment. (8) 10— Footwear for one on ice? (7) 11— Assigns an article written by clerks. (8) 12— At no time seen in the supine verb. (5) 13— Put in the shade. (8) 17 —Not a resident and far from a favourite. (8) 20— Concluding piece of proof in algebra. (5) 21— Props put up in athletic events. (8) 23 Small pincers for children. (7) 24 Leading racing tipster to begin a journey! (5, 3) 25 — Heavy-weights about the finish may be physically stretched! (7)
Down 2 Everyone in favourite little bed. (fl) 3 Struck lightly but upset. (6) 4 Some defence against a charge. (4) 5 Sounds like an old joke delivered in a throaty voice! (5-8) 6 Keep away from the chorus. (7) 7 It’s high-flown talk to brag about a doctor. . . . (7) 8— . . and the kind of manner he has! (7) 14— Have a police band on the ship. (7) 15— One who temporarily steps into the breach. (4-8) 16— Quick answer makes the priest upset about nothing. (7) 18— It’s clear the little devil lies in cover. <6) 19— Unyielding? (6) 22—Set place for a spectacle, we hear. (4)
(Solution on Page 12)
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29513, 13 May 1961, Page 8
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208CROSSWORD PUZZLE Press, Volume C, Issue 29513, 13 May 1961, Page 8
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