CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Solution to last week's puzzle:— ACROSS 1. Queer. (Odd). 4. Invite. (Ask). 7. What some people can’t say to a goose! (Boo). 8. It generally goes with a collar. (Tie). 9. What you put a letter in. (Envelope). 10. Take it . . leave it. (Or). 12. Short for Prime Minister or afternoon. (P.M.). 14. “To . . or not to . . ” (Be). 15. Not so wide. (Narrower). 16. "As You Like . .” (It). 17. “Midsummer Dream.” (Night’s). DOWN 1. King of the Fairies in the Shakespeare play just mentioned. (Oberon). 2. Put on. (Don). 3. Bird of peace. (Dove). 4. Mite. (Atom). 5. Drink slowly and in small quantities. (Sip). 6. Shai-per. (Keener). 11. It falls and is wet. (Rain). 12. This conceited person has a “grip.” (Prig). 13. Insect attracted by candle light. (Moth). 14. “Good Queen .... (Bess).
. 1. Your slxocs should, otherwise they’re uncomfortable. t 4. Colour of the 14 down of 18 across. 8. “Much . . . About Nothing.” -1 9. North, South .... and West. [lO. Part of the house. 1 12. Boys who have grown up. .13. ... and flow of the tide. 16. It is a busy insect. 1 18. Land of the poet Burns. . | 22. Name of a boy of 18. 1 j 23. You draw a straight one with the help of a ruler. I 24. Part of verb “to be.” DOWN 1. Notnesu. 2. Some people worship it. ; 3. Also. ; 4. The word is most of 16 across. ; 5. Mary had a little .... L 6. Employ. : 7. Mount ... in Sicily. 11. Come face to face. 14. They ring. , 15. Continent. i 16. "1 have a ... to pick with you.” » 17. “Queen . . is dead.” 1!. You ride in it sometimes. 1 20. What you have to do to shoot straight. . 21. Moisture. 1
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 26 November 1938, Page 12
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294CROSSWORD PUZZLE Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 26 November 1938, Page 12
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