Crossword Puzzle

Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31551, 13 December 1967, Page 34

Crossword Puzzle

Across 1— It's made to last. (4) 8— Pays you a visit after some persuasion? (5,5) 9 Gravely attired. (8) 10— It’s soft and low. (4) 12— Equality to observe in a fire-worshipper. (6) 14— Spares might be few and far between. (6) 15— Hann one thousand and two. (6) 17— Reddish-brown, but not orange! (6) 18— Formerly part of a violoncello. (4) 19— It’s unusual, and there’s only one. (8) 21— Meddler damages the harbour. (10) 22 He’s a monster, and therefore in retreat. (4) Down 2 They were responsible for road hold-ups in the past. (10) 3 An encore from the choir. (4) , 4 An indistinct impression of untidiness. (6) 5 A team’s confidences. (6) 6 Say a word for these thoroughfares. (8) 7 A perfect place in Sweden. (4) 11— Appears wet, perhaps, but may be salvaged. (5,5) 13— Joint description of Eve’s origin. (5,3) 16— Is among those left to fight. (6) 17— Fire at it and you’ll probably miss! (6) 18— Get out of position? (4) 20— Verb and noun together hide a preposition. (4) (Solution Tomorrow) Yesterday’s Solution Across: 7, Evoke; 8, Idolise; 9, Endorse; 10, Maori; 12, Pretenders; 15, Percussion; 18, Crime; 19, Gingham; 21, Quartet; 22, Mason. Down: 1, Telescopic; 2, Cords; 3, Hear; 4, Silent; 5, Commando; 6, Piloted; 11, Instrument; 13, Roulette; 14, Artisan; 16, Sights; 17, Whist: 20, Name.