THE LISTENER CROSSWORD
(Solution to No. 312)
Clues Across . "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a staked ox and — therewith." (Proverbs. ) . Here you see the little devil play a part; its rather a blow! . Indian lady of rank. . Greek god who held up the universe. . Perils lurking in gardens? . Seventh letter to the Greeks. . Layer. . "He appointeth the moon for — seasons; and the sun knoweth his going-down." (Psalm 104.) . Custom found in a previous existence, As Gert (or was it Dais?) remarked, "Don’t talk to me about -es, that’s wot our ’ash is!" . Taste us (anag.). . Prevailing craze. . A bird becomes furious. . Bishop’s staff-bearer. . Come out, but not necessarily referring to a debutante. Clues Down . Hidden form of talent. "She was beautiful as a butterfly And — as a queen Was pretty little Polly Perkins Of Paddington Green." Bit of a fuss in the end of a violent storm. . Brevity is said to be its soul. Taking too many might induce them before your eyes. Cutting capers might lead you into this awkward predicament. Mum gets round the business representative in a colourful battle. . Shake up. . I barter for the judge. These old ones were featured as a serial. . Niggardly. . See 25 down. Plenty of bargains to be had at these. "There’s not the smallest--which thou behold’st, But iv his motion like an angel" (21 down). (Lorenzo, in ‘‘Merchant of Venice.’’) . Female swan.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 15, Issue 384, 1 November 1946, Page 31
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242THE LISTENER CROSSWORD New Zealand Listener, Volume 15, Issue 384, 1 November 1946, Page 31
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