Crossword Puzzle

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31982, 8 May 1969, Page 26

Crossword Puzzle

Across 4 A thousand in the back rank came into view. (7) 8— Caledonian spirit (6) 9 A current issue on the coast (7) 10— A chemist’s comeback? (6) 11— Possibly dreads snakes. (6) a 12— It’s a handicap to retire. (8) 18— The odds are that it’s almost lunchtime! (3,2,3) 20— Suddenly expire after a quick inspiration! (6) 21— Throws away useless bits? (6) 22 Perfect partner for the ideal woman? (4,3) 23 Make rapid progress in a profession. (6) 24 How sheer the French part of a church. (7) Down 1— Straddling a step. (7) 2 Show a beam that is left. (7) 3 A blemish on the sailor turns out to be a beetle! (6) 5 It’s wrong to be so. (8) 6 Sandwiches and drinks. (6) 7 if you fall into these you will be 5 down! (6) 13— Nevertheless last (5,3) 14— Found the tea cold perhaps. (7) 15— Locked up as a last course. (7) 16— Eager to be camping? (6) 17— In an awkward situation it can be pretty full of fish. (6) 19— It’s not intended for the understanding of our betters. (6) (Solution Tomorrow) Yesterday’s Solution Across: 1, Takes the lot; 9, Um; 10, Carpenter; 11, Steal; 13, Cleanse; 14, Reeves; 16, Stroll; 18, Meander; 19, Rotor; 20, Interview; 21, Who; 22, Free-thinker. Down: 2. Awn: 3, Excel; 4, Thrice; 5, Element; 6 Out and out; 7, Nursery maid; 8, Orderly-room; 12, Ever after: 15, Endorse; 17, Wraith; 19, Rowan; 21, , Woe.