Crossword puzzle

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32838, 11 February 1972, Page 20

Crossword puzzle

Across I—lt’s dated even before use in the office. (4, 8) ~ —Prepared to explode—or not to explode! (5) B—A sudden blow and nothing more gives zest for life. (5)

9—Manage to smuggle. (3) 10— It’s given to provide relief for the sick. (9) 11— Turning balls offer chances. (6) 12— Temporarily stop work. (3, 3) 15—A roundabout way to come in. (9) 17— Runner in a rigorous kind of winter sport. (3) 18— Famous lover who had capita] and nothing more. (5)

19—Sets a snare and gets what one deserves. (5) 21—Noisy and dubious money-making. (12)

. Down 1— They spread things around in a business-like way. (12) 2— Lettuce obtained at less than cost. (3) 3— A number totter up the steps, maybe. (6) 4— Right name for a bad dream. (9) 5— Bridal path. (5) 6— Not the death-rate, apparently! (4, 2,6) 7— Pale law-breaker? (5) 10—See how things stand with the company before you invest? (4, 5) 13— A good place for caravans to stay en route. (5) 14— Listen in a quiet way. (6) 16—Dance from Burma. (5)

20—Some very enjoyable whisky. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Atross: 4. Leashed; 8, Stupor; 9, Upright; 10, Ordeal: 11, Angles: 12, Tow-ropes; 18, Restrain; 20, Italic; 21. Infirm: 22. Capital: 23, Return; 24, Another. Down: 1, Escorts: 2, Put down; 3, Potato; 5, Emphasis; 6, Slings; 7. Echoed; 13, Purchase; 14, Habitue; 15, Anemone: 16, Strain. 17, Plaint; 19, Tender.