TINK'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Southland Times, Issue 20538, 14 July 1928, Page 10 (Supplement)

TINK'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The hidden name in last week’s puzzle was Marseilles, and the full solution of the puzzle is: ACROSS: 1. Evergreen climbing plant (Ivy). 4. Near (By). 5. To be indebted to (Owe). 8. Profound (Deep). 10. To be vexed or troubled (Fret). 11. Prefix meaning “formerly” (Ex). 12. Noise like a lion makes (Roar). 13. As far as (To). 14. Belonging to me (My). 15. Preposition (Of). 17. Transact (Do). 18. Royal Academy (abbreviated (R.A.). 20. Part of verb “to be” (Am). 22. The hidden name (Marseilles). 24. Substance from which metal is extracted (Ore). 25. Because (As). 26. Permit (Let). 27. You and I (We). 28. Friend (Ally). 29. Preposition (To). 30. Compass point (SSE). 31. Pronoun (Me). 32. Serpent (Asp). DOWN: 1. Notion (Idea). 2. Annoy (Vex). 3. Pronoun (Ye). 5. Follows either (Or). 6. Rainy (Wet). 7. Famous boys’ English school (Eton). 9. Peep inquisitively (Pry). 10. Backward (Fro). 14. Additional quantity (More). 16. Drop (Fall). 17. Defies (Dares). 18. A kingdom (Realm). 19. Avenue (Aisle). 21. Encounters (Meets. 22. Cuts off (grass, etc.) (Mows). 23. Cease (Stop).

Can you tell me which famous poet this picture represents? Every one of you must have heard of him, so I feel sure you will soon guess the name; if you can’t guess, you’ll find it hidden within the puzzle.

ACROSS: 1. Carrying in a vehicle. 6. Pronoun. 7. Girl’s name (abbreviated). 8. Because. 10. Animal. 11. Liquor. 12. Thoroughfare (abbreviated). 13. Ocean. 15. Preposition. 16. Hidden name. 18. Boy’s name (abbreviated). 20. French for “head.” 22. Depart. 23. Possesses. 25. Conjunction. 26. Conclusion. 28. Animal. 29. Gnomes.

DOWN: 1. Member of an ancient race. 2. Royal Navy (abbreviated). 3. Not so wild. 4. Within. 5. A festivity. 6. A communication. 9. Dogs. 13. Of that kind. 14. Insects. 16. To exist. 17. Compass point. 19. Lengthy. 21. Throw. 24. The whole. 27. Accomplish. 28. Indefinite article.