Crossword puzzle

Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33250, 13 June 1973, Page 36

Crossword puzzle

Across I—Spoils for the war-god. (4) 3— Not at home in the open air. (8) 8— Possibly mean to call. (4) 9— Burly Pat got reformed in a very sudden way. (8) 11— Makes a resounding comeback. (12) 13— He returns help in a tavern. (6) 14— On paper he has an important job. (6) 17— Attractive perch on top of the world. (8, 4) 20 — Possibly a tree-top entertainment. (8) 21— Not an area of growing importance in Asia. (4) 22— But this is quite different to mal-de-mer. (3-5) 23— Poor average? (4) Down 1— Transport system invented bv a one-track mind? (8) 2— Went to another house when ousted. (7) 4— Not brought up to be rude. (6) 5— He may go to pot! (4, 6) 6— The route of extravagance. (5) 7— Where those for the ferry were always late. (4) 10— Tn age erect as a relatively young woman. (5, 5) 12— Well, it’s near a disturbance. (8) 15— Most woe-begotten pair? (7) 16— Not a figure of speech! (6) 18— A venue in which sports are naturally held. (5) 19— Outstanding manager. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Overlooking; 9, Ice-floe; 10, Tight; 11, Taste; 12, Abstain; 13. Naples; 15, Random; 18, Torpedo; 20, Irons; 22, Olive; 23, Moorhen; 24, Platelayers. Down: 2, Views; 3, Relieve; 4. Operas; 5, Kites; 6, Niggard; 7. Distinction: 8, Stone-masons: 14, Partial; 16, Alimony; 17, Formal; 19, Erect; 21, Other.