Crossword puzzle

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32803, 31 December 1971, Page 24

Crossword puzzle

Across I—Walker is often left holding the baby. (12) 7 It has to do with boxing. (5) 8— Scope for shooting. (5) 9 Joint invitation to cheer. (3) 10— A snappy substitute for the cat. (9) 11— Nonagenarians start off as a minority. (6) 12— Show an inclination for a type of shed. (4, 2) 15— First man to take up a craft. (4, 5) 17— Such a tan has to be checked. (3) 18— Prepared to fight. (3, 2) 19— One can’t imagine being without them. (5) 21—There’s possibly more credit in being very fast. (2,6, 4) Down 1— Game of chance to which sailors become accustomed. (5-3-4) 2 A low sound. (3) 3 False part of an account ruefully admitted. (6) 4 Those who reach one are at one. (9) 5 A possessive type. (5) 6 Radio schedule from which no departure is contemplated? (3, 9) 7 A serpent in French, a tree in English. (5) 10— A number, for example, having a phone for long distance communication. (9) 13— Cash registers! (5) 14— Last month, from my own fault, I’m overdrawn. (6) 16— One may get a stain out of this material easily enough. (5) 20— An object to destroy. (3) (Solution on Monday) (Yesterday’s Solution) Across: 4. Scratch; 8, Poison; 9, Immense; 10, Rustle; 11, Option; 12, Advances; 18, Midnight; 20, Asleep; 21, Litter; 22, Brooded; 23, Newton; 24, Promise. Down: 1, Spartan; 2. Missive; 3, Pollen; 5, Composed; 6, Adepts; 7, Custom: 13, Compress; 14, Agitate; 15 Starring; 16, Usurer; 17, Deform; 19, Noises.