TINK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Southland Times, Issue 20526, 30 June 1928, Page 22 (Supplement)

TINK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

I wonder if the picture in last week’s puzzle suggested to most of you the famous Dickens’ character —Mrs Gamp? This funny old lady’s name was also hidden within the puzzle, as I expect you discovered. SOLUTION. ACROSS: 1. At that time (Then). 5. Prefix meaning “opposed to” (Anti). 9. A building (Erection). 11. First part of hidden answer (Mrs). 12. Payment for use of a house, etc. (Rent). 13 As well (Too). 15. Head of corn (Ear). 17. To a higher place (Up). 19. Quick (Apt.) 21. French for ‘the’ (masculine) (Le). 22. Not so much (Less). 24. Pronoun (Us). 26. Regret (Rue). 27. Second part of hidden answer (Gamp). 29. Cleanse (Rinse). 31. Pronoun (Me). 32. Animal of the deer family (Elk). 33. A wild animal (Hyena). “Why do sailors know there is a man in the moon?” Another joke-riddle. Probably you already know the answer; possibly you don’t. In any case you’ll find it hidden in the puzzle:—

CLUES: ACROSS: 1. First word of hidden answer. 4. Possesses. 7. A South American monkey. 8. Undivided. 9. Tq a higher position. 10. Second word of hidden answer. 12. Pronoun. 13. Sooner than. 15. Third word of hidden answer. 18. A poem set to music. 20. Close (door, etc.) loudly. 22. Teacher. 23. Animal pen. 24. Fourth word of hidden answer. 25. Fifth word of hidden answer. 26. Valuable breed of sheep. 27. See! DOWN: 1. Strike lightly. 2. Exclamation. 3. Verily. 4. Garden tool. 5. One. 6. Marine animal. 7. Safest. 10. Pronoun. 11. Rivals. 12. Wise counsellor. 14. Road to be travelled. 16. Besides. 17. South African province 19. Move. 21. Belonging to me. 25. Therefore. Please don’t be angry with me if you find this puzzle rather difficult. You asked for a harder one occasionally, so here it is—Tink.