Crossword puzzle

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32703, 4 September 1971, Page 42

Crossword puzzle

Across 7 Casts down? (6) 8— But an electrician longs to find them. (6) 10— Strong wind spoiled a celebration. (7) 11— The Spanish and English for an animal. (5) 12— Get level? (4) 13— Takes in a form of food. (5) 17— Forbidden, thanks to an expression of disapproval. 18— The start of a trip to Rid for a group. (4) 22 Brave emblem. (5) 23 Fruit ran short outside. (7) 24 They split—into streams? (6) 25 Naturally they have a shaky reputation as writers. (6) Down 1— Having fallen when struck. (7) 2 Mercy? Not half! (7) 3 It naturally gets lighter as Winter approaches. ‘ (51 -. 4 The rats scatter and the- timid are frightened by them. (7) 5 It was ground in the gutter. (5) 6 A team the other players aren't supposed, to hear. (5) . . 9 -Bird, fish and insect. (9) 14— Set aside for the listener to note. (7) 15— Dressed for an attack we hear. (7) 16— An entertaining lady. (7) 19— Jump—the gun? (5) ' 20— Staff bar. (5) 21— Stock requirement subject to domestic cuts! (5) (Solution on Monday) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Craft; 4, Stumble; 8, Nursery; 9, Icing; 10, Owns; 11, Underdog; 13, Mass; 14, User; 16, Outright; 17, Taxi; 20, India: 21, Oration; 22, Targets; 23, Easel. Down: 1, Contortionist; 2, Apron; 3, Then; 4, Saying; 5, Universe; 6, Builder; 7, Engaged signal; 12, Estimate; 13, Matador; 15, Shoots; 18, Adits; 19. Wake.