Crossword, puzzle

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32679, 7 August 1971, Page 48

Crossword, puzzle

Across I—Unassuming street after a certain style. (6) 4 A shortened, version is not quite meticulous. (6) 9 Not having fallen down yet, but making no progress. (8, 5) ‘ 10— Sincere pledge. (7) 11— Afraid 1 omitted a turn of phrase inside. (5) 12— A bit of a fight (5) 14— Base of French vessel. (5) 18— A spell of sickness is concerning. (5) 19— Beg the little brat to take some learning. (7) 21— Frightening—presumably, a back-draught would be! (5-8) 22 Take down a potted account. (6) 23 Pay for a seat. (6) » Down 1— Get the better of an expert. (6) 2 A nautical practice for figuring out the fatalities? (4-9) 3 Kind of iris for the southern border. (5) 5 Those who stand at ease won’t be, presumably. (7) authority on how people went wrong. (13)? 7 New Testament head-hunter! (6) 8— In the Caribbean it attracts a girl. (5) 13— Simple state of empty picture gallery? (7) 15— Was successful but didn’t make a bid. (6) 16— A justifiable claim can’t be left (5) 17— A confederation of a definite length. (6) 20— This will beat leguminous food. (5) (Solution on Monday) Yesterday's solution Across: I, Health-resort; 7, Staff; 8, Acute; 9, Aid; 10, Distended; It, Panama; 12, Wangle; 15, Recondite; 17, Yes: 18, Noise; 19. Timed; 21, Consolidates. Down: 1, Heir-apparent; 2, Tea; 3, Refuse; 4, Stalemate; 5, Round; 6, Heedlessness; 7, Sedan; 10, Domineers; 13, Guyed; 14, Pistol: 16, Cairo; 20, Mad. tTh***?, *2? Published bv the Chrlstdmrcb Press Company. Ltd, at the registered office of the company. Cathedral Square, Christchurch.