TINK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1930, Page 8 (Supplement)

TINK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE.

Last week we drew two small letters, S. P., in a big letter S. SP in S (Spins) was the word hidden in the puzzle, the solution of which is:-— ACROSS. 1, Revealed (Disclosed). 9, Egg-shaped (Oval). 10, Caution. (Care). 11, Fluttered (Waved). 13, Therefore (So). 14, Ocean (Sea). 15, Conjunction (Or). 16, Hidden word (Spins). 18, Monkey (Ape). 20, Bird (Hen). 23, Affection (Love). 25, Number Five). 26, An excuse (Plea). 27, A single thing (Unit), 28, Soldiers on guard (Sentinels). ■ DOWN. 1, Animals (Dogs). 2, Roman numeral (iv.). 3, Perceived (Saw). 4, Grasp (Clasp). 5, Vast body of water (Ocean). 6, Unhappy (Sad). 7, Comparative suffix (Er). 8, Animal (Deer). 12, Conceal (Veil). 16, Number (Seven). 17, Glow (Shine). 18, Mountain-chain (Alps). 19, A long post (Pole). 21, Wicked (Evil). 22, JJsed by fishermen (Nets). 24, Devour (Eat). 25, Merriment (Fun), This week yon see four letters arranged to suggest still another ordinary English word, which means “surpasses.” The word is hidden in the puzzle. Clues: — ACROSS. 1, Alluring. 7, Historical periods. 8, Conjunction. 10, Roman numeral. 11, Preposition. 12, Hidden word. 13, To a higher position. 14, Newspaper chief (abb.). 15, As far as. 17, Rested. 19, Tilt. 20, What you see with. 21, Substance containing metal. 22, Short letter. DOW. I, Also. 2, Pronoun. ,3, Cost. 4, Imposed a tax upon, 5, Part of verb “to be.” 6, Obtained. 9, Pay back. 11, In commotion. 13, Employed. 16, Not closed. 18, Number. 19, Part of the foot.