TINK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE.
Solution to last week’s puzzle:— ACROSS. 2 Prize \ou like to get in our competitions (First). 7, Monkeys (Apes). 8, Every (Each). 9, Choose by vote (Elect). 10, Travel on horse-back (Ride). 12, Grain (Oats). 14, Metal (Tin). 15, Skips (Hops). 17, Fall in drops (Drip). 20, Part of verb “to be” (Are). 21, Make mistake (Err). 22, Goes on'the wheel of a bicycle (Tyre). 23, Whirlpool (Eddy). DOWN. 1, A couple (Pair). 2, Give food to (Feed). 3, Small islands (Islets). 4, If ycu don’t win first prize, you may win this (Second). 5, Baby’s way of saying “goodbye” (Tata). 6, In this manner (Thus). 11, It comes from the elephant’s tusk , (Ivory). 13, Failing second prize, you probably get this (Third). 15, Head covering (Hat). • 16, Through (Per). 18, A colour (Red). 19, Peep (Pry). ■■ ■-■ . ■ ■ ' \ ‘ ■ Clues for this week :— ACROSS. 1, Things that are known to be true. 5, Short for “bachelor of arts.” 7, Girl’s name. 8, What many a boy likes to be. 11, Taps. 12, Four roods. 13, How a prayer ends. 14, Bleat of a sheep. 16, Short for “father.” 18, Many a girl is this—it’s a similar idea to 8 across. 20, Girl’s name (abbreviated). 22, Vexes. 24, Pronoun. 25, Short for “postscript.” 26, Big water ju£s. DOWN. 1, Boy who is 8 a cross always builds one in camp to cook by. 2, Girl’s name. 3, Leader of Scouts or Guides. 4, Short for “steam-ship.” 5, What 1 down will do if you light it properly. 6, Took food. 9, A number 8 across or 18 across gathered in tents. 10, The Atlantic is one. 14, Scouts and Guides like them for tea. 15, Fuss. 17, Insects. 18, An opening in hedge, etc. 19, What you see with. 21, What you breathe. 23, Compass point.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1933, Page 9 (Supplement)
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306TINK’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE. Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1933, Page 9 (Supplement)
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