Crossword Puzzle

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32052, 29 July 1969, Page 24

Crossword Puzzle

Across I—Cupid returned resentful. (4) 3 Choice way to take sustenance. (1, 2,5) 9—About ten Anna’s a bit of a butterfly. (7) 10— Men writing about beer. (5) 11— Courted round the lion’s lair, boss? Stupid! (12) 13—I creep around to help the cook. (6) 15— Eases off the downward pressure? (4, 2) 17— He appreciates the value of earthly riches. (12) 20— A dodgy thing to do. (5) 21— There’s nothing impulsive about such a state. (7) 22 Excuses the worker, being agreeable. (8) 23 The marchioness is somewhat roguish. (4) Down 1— Stout fellow broke the law in the beginning. (8) 2 A riot getting out of proportion. (5) 4 Hate a hotel under reconstruction. (6) 5 How detectives may collaborate to catch counterfeiters? (7. 5) 6 But they don't smooth out the sea-roads. (7) 7 Language from Mersey-side? (4) 8— Thev may be required to give explanations. (12) 12— What a mark may be in money? (4, 4) 14Came lit—it could be the general weather conditions. (7) 16— Share out in rota, (6) 18— Bury in virgin territory. (5) 19— Birds can do it with their eyes shut! (4) (Solution Tomorrow) Yesterday’s Solution Across: 6, Scupper: 7, Squaw; 9, Yearn; 10, Strands: 12, Clothes-line: 14, Overlooking; 18, Crumble; 19, Lever. 21, Acrid: 22, Anybody. Down: 1, Screw: 2, Spiral; 3, Bed; 4. Squall; 5, Balding; 8. Streaks; 11, Strolls; 13, Avarice; 15, Remain; 16, Need be; 17, Needs; 20, End.