"THE LISTENER" CROSSWORD

New Zealand Listener, Volume 34, Issue 869, 29 March 1956, Page 8

"THE LISTENER" CROSSWORD

(Solution to No. 790)

Clues Across 1. These little cracks usually develop after a while, but they could be first (5) 4. An unexpected vehicle to find in such a riotous place as a Butlin’s holiday camp (7). 8. A busy little creature follows a very close-mouthed one, and together they become very noisy (7). 9. Anyone could have these little differences, but Ma’s are apparently caused by large dogs (5). 10. I go before the engineering gradu- «= ate, who has ten following him, to find a mountain goat (8). 11. Low circles for yachts, perhaps? (8). 13. Academic exercise from the halfsister (6). 15. Little Antony confused, and in French, but a little later, perhaps (3, 3),

18, 19. 22. 23. 24, When this figure is regular, it’s a square, and when misplaced it’s not great (8). Con this for musical vivacity (4). It may be down, but it’s nearly always on top (5). Going ashore at the top of the stairs? (7). To a Cockney, this might sound rather

25. an intellectual feature (7). Hew at the grain (5). Clues Down . A written acknowledgment comes back from the one who gets the first piece, remember? (7). The R.A.F, is upset Over me in the structure (5). A small piece of the Queen of Heart’s tarts found in the sky (4). . Actually it’s a fruit, but you could make it corn (6). . Near riot comes to the fore (8). . Early childhood, apparently a matter of imagination (7). 7. The heart of these jobs 12. calls for an answer (5). Sad rites for a great misfortune (8),

14. 16. ta F 18. 20. 21. The principal ingredient of all potent wines (7). Idea from a hot thug (7). There is obviously nothing in this depression (6). Quote for a hat (5). The river of Wagner’s maidens (5). "Like upon the desert’s dusty face" (Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (4)

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