Crossword puzzle

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32715, 18 September 1971, Page 48

Crossword puzzle

Across I—lt gives full retirement! (6) 4 Being diverted made us upset. (6) 9 Isn’t he particular what he trades in? (7, 6) 10— They don’t think much of others. (7) 11— I went around for string. (5) 12— Soldiers from Tunis. (5) 14—Seeing sense. (5) 18— Bird from the Rhone. (5) 19— It’s hard to teach them what society regards with distaste. (3, 4) 21— Comprehension of some formal agreement. (13) 22 Fancied an unusual red mat (6) 23 -They’re for putting on colours. (6) Down 1— Fashion design made one’s name. (6) 2 May be used to get across two card games. (7-6) 3 Acquires a twisted snare. (5) 5 Music masters! (7) 6 No reason for helping others? (7, 6) 7 Cut off some of the beams? (6) 8— Shut tight. (5) 13— A bad-tempered pet. (7) U h ®'P s to ex Press an uncertain future. (6) 16— Possibly beat a retreat. (5) 17— Figures I spoil the games. (6) 20— He gives the fellow an alternative. (5) (Solution on Monday) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, General store; 7, Abbey; 8, Knelt; 9, Dip; 10, Crow’s nest; 11, Wraith; 12, Morsel; 15, Watermark; 17, Eat; 18, Libra; 19, Ether; 21, Red letter day Down: 1, Goes down well; 2, Rob; 3, Lay low 4, Take stock; 5, Reeve; 6, State lottery; 7, Alpha; io’ Caterwaul; 13, Shear 14, Patent; 16, Table; 20, Hie ’