Crossword puzzle
Across 7— It breaks up these endless taxes. (6) 8— I’m more confused by this biographical sketch. (6) 10— Stop the Spanish officer. (7) 11— See 9 Down. 12— We turn and hesitate but become a pitcher. (4) 13— A practice that attracts a considerable amount of interest. (5) 17 and 4Dn.—lnexperienced zoo attendants become groundsmen! (5-7) 18 and lDn.—William, a persevering type, is in the advertising business. (4-7) 22— An inclination after tea to go for a walk. (5) 23— Come home after everbodv else, but live longer. (7) 24— A number of notes we hear producing harmony. (6) 25— Physical strength for which there could be a thousand different clues. (6) Down 1— See 18 Across. 2— 'scribing any flower deliberately sought after. (7) 3— deceptive movement is not easily distinguished, one hears. (5) 4— See 17 Across. 5 and 6Dn.—What tennis-players wear when invited to the Palace! (5-5) 6—See 5 Down. 9 and HAc.—What French capitalists use when facing the wall? (7, 2,5) 14— Material per yard as arranged. (7) 15— Monetary affairs can get mixed up in legal penalty. (7) 16— To be sycophantic is not so sharp! (7) 19— Illegally acquire southern bird. (5) 20— Be inclined to favour a caprice. (5) 21— Overweight porter. (5) (Solution Monday) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Cower; 4. Learned; 8, Upright; 9, Noted; 10, Test; 11. Bearably; 13, Cord; 14, Race; 16, Assisted; 17. Brag: 20. Talon; 21, Silence; 22, Redhead; 23, Press. Down; 1. Court disaster; 2, Words; 3, Rage; 4. Letter; 5, Abnormal; 6, Notable; 7. Daddy-long-legs; 12, Presence; 13, Castled; 15, Ceased; 18, Range; 19, Clap.
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Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33253, 16 June 1973, Page 48
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272Crossword puzzle Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33253, 16 June 1973, Page 48
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