CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30230, 7 September 1963, Page 8

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Acroea I—ls it unpredictable to make a mistake just short of a century? (7) 9—Treat the people to a gift. (8) 10— Knives, forks,, etc. and where you may find them. (7) 11— Being of service to a few getting sick. (8) 12— It’s odd but it’s mostly a dam. (5) 13— He squanders gold, a rip probably. (8) 17—He may keep one from the light with a blind following. <8) 20— Punished monetarily by a splendid copper? (5) 21— Control all the others at home Including the artist. (8) 23 Complex king? (7) 24 Derisive smiles seen around the gnarled elm—it must be sprites <8) 25 Reel so that all don’t go together? (7)

Down 2 Peruser and perused, especially by children <6> 3 Like a sea-bird getting behind (6) 4 The notion of divide and multiply. <4> 5 Changes coming round at the talks. (13) 6 A rug laid out for her (7) 7 News. It is contracted to include the sound of bells. (7) 8— Made comfortable with a broken leg: occupants of 22 do. (7) 14— It's quite ordinary to state how old one is. <7t 15— Aromatic article I sow. <7> 16— Rattles in order to frighten somewhat. (T) 18— There's evil in an outfit in revolt <6> 19— Begin again with the summary. (6) 22—10’s settled for a cosy place (4) (Solation on Pago 12.)