Crossword puzzle
Across 4 One may itch to do it. (7) 8— snoop around and discover the cause of death. (6) 9 One millimetre seen differently as unusually big. (7) 10— Illicit way to transfer stock. (6) 11— It’s a matter of choice. (6) 12— Overtures returned with interest (8) 18— First thing tomorrow. (8) 20— Slumbering, please disturb. (6) 21— Some rubbish used as a bed. (6) 22 Was sullen and cross in retirement (7) 23 He brought to notice the gravity of the world situation. (6) 24 Fm backward in literary composition, but showing grounds for hope. (7) • Down 1— Gins set up an intrepid fighter. (7) 2 Letter for a girl I’ve finished. (7) 3 It may be counted as a hazard to hay-fever sufferers. (6) 5 Calm artfully created. (8) 6 A small department’s skilled personnel. (6) 7 Regular trade practice. (6) 13— Either pad or shorten a story. (8) 14— Finding it in stone will disturb. (7) 15— Wide-eyed sailor coming in to sing. (7) 16— He makes advances so costly. (6) 17— Get into bad shape. (6) 19— Is included amongst those who are against sounds. (6) (Sotatton Tomorrow) (Yesterday’s Solution) Across: 1, Woodpeckers; 9, One; 10, Manifesto; 11, Again; 13, Stirrup; 14, Spoons; 16, Escort; 18, Gunfire; 19, Burst; 20, Odd job man; 21, Leo; 22, Meteorology. Down: 2, Ode; 3, Demon; 4, Earnest; 5, Kaffirs; 6, Reservoir, 7, So far so good; 8, Competition; 12, Amount due; 15, Noisome; 17, Reamer; 19, Banal; 21, Leg. '
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32802, 30 December 1971, Page 18
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253Crossword puzzle Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32802, 30 December 1971, Page 18
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