The Listener Crossword (No. 1)
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Clues Across . One form of mourning apparel gives a , most unseemly movement for the wearer. 23. 25. 26. 28. 29. 30. 31. . One less is upset. . Governed, in a way. . An elongated anthropoid offers you a bone. . A rodent shows skill. : 60 lbs. of wheat and 20 Ibs. of pollard. . I scan-the horizon, perhaps?--and discover the ancient rulers of Peru. . Turn me round and see your old friend, the printer’s measure. The war has already given rise to a number. : Three-quarters of Hades is little more than a yard. Said Flanagan to Allen. A different ending to this theme gives a reason for murder. I’m 31 across. Behead a marine mammal for a twisty meadow. Twice I sing for a sharp red wine. Ringing of bells changes to prayers. Twilight overlaps the heavens. A body of policemen is out of order.
Clues Down Summon a youth and you have a theatre attendant. . Sup reed properly for this. Part of a fisherman’s paraphernalia is always a certain length. . This lack of feeling is often confused with impenetrability. . This is crossed from a cat and a tile. ; -- law would not please Princess Elizath, + One way to kill. An eminent artist stands on his head. On His Majesty’s Service lacking nothing. . An order to remove head and feet causes some annoyance. Two-thirds of this old game is nothingnothing. Tinless, but it is all attention. A donkey is seated, but manages to help. . Take away that bauble! . Although weary I did my best. Reverse this preposition and get casual thanks. . Either way Father insists on making a nolse.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 41, 5 April 1940, Page 4
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338The Listener Crossword (No. 1) New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 41, 5 April 1940, Page 4
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