Crossword Puzzle
Across I—A point about 2d increases. (4) 3 A stroke of the worst misfortune? (8) 9 An attractive item gains nothing in a car engine, (7) 10— An inviting suggestion. (5) 11— Possibly wages last for one drink! (5, 2,5) 13— Say thanks when advanced the money. (6) 15— Decided who would take part. (6) 17— Such a warning may make one see red! (6, 6) 20— Outstanding feature stands before a foreign land. (5) 21— Chastise a chap in touching fashion. (7) 22 He may scratch a living as an artist. (8) 23 Discover an oriental secret agent. (4) Down 1— Might lay around being omnipotent! (8) 2 Follow mother in principle. (5) 4 First impressions are convincing. (6) 5 Maybe a paper is torn to make them! (12) 6 Beg for a free show to follow in French. (7) 7 Altered a dry measure. (4) 8— He’s welcome to talk Latin. (7, 5) 12— Worship of images adroitly modified. (8) 14— Giving willingly. (7) 16— Squirm—like a man under a summons? (6) 18— Send East for your wants. (5) 19— He follows the account painfully. (4) (Solution Tomorrow) Yesterday’s Solution Across: 6, Fishing: .7, Stops: 9, Sorry; 10, Mislaid; 12, Search-party; 14, Compliments; 18, Portray; 19, Skate; 21, Usher; 22, Joiners. Down: 1, Minor: 2, Charge; 3, Ink; 4, Stella; 5, Splints; 8, Lighter: 11, Ordinal; 13, Soloist; 15, Potter; 16, Taking; 17, Storm; 20, For.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32178, 23 December 1969, Page 26
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240Crossword Puzzle Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32178, 23 December 1969, Page 26
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