CROSS-WORD PUZZLE-1146.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18640, 18 December 1928, Page 4

CROSS-WORD PUZZLE-1146.

The numbered squares are Ihc starting points for words extending across or down, or both. One letter to a square. Words end at first black square encountered or border of puzzle. Pick out a word that fits a given definition and space. This gives you a clue to other words that cross it, and they in turn to still ither words. « The solution will appear in next issue.

CLUES.

ACROSS. I—Recount. 5 —A joint that allows turning. 9—Tn the opinion of many this is an epithet for the origin of the war. 10— A member of one of the great city companies. 11— One of the U.S.A. 12— Her wit” <anag). 14—Without much change. 18—The progress promised by Reds is generally this kind of movement. 22—Eagerly watched by Turf tipsters. 28—Material for a pudding. 24 Worn by the w’ealthv fair. 25 Game that is associated with beer. 2<i—ldea. 27—Scented. DOWX. I—This may be a shrub or the name ‘l

of a lady. 2 Suggestive of the sth of November. 3 “ When Marcus Brutus grows so covetous To lock such counters from his friends. . . . gods . . . dash him in pieces.” I—Most of us had to fix unwilling eyes cn this in our youth. o—Herein naval officers are to be found. 7 Holiday. 8— Liberality of old. 13—This bird is often heard when it is not singing. 15 —S. Coast resort. IH—C ourageous. 17—Another of the U.S.A. 19— Two boys whose sound is 14 across. 20— A cereal. 21—Wine of France.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION. ACROSS—Spark, Spite, Infanta, Ferine, Ilford. Kartell, Reed. Doubt, Daub, Error, Paste, Rake, Xaeb, Garms. Ablet, Asia, Purl, Aisne, Lethe, Scot, Store, Rats, Epitaph, Endive, Oolite,

Intends, Adult. Ethic. DOWN-—Purler. Rink, Knead, l, Bantu, Stilt, Pall, Thomas, Afire, l, Adobe, Role, Ebon. Erratic, Dormant, Dabbler, Utrecht, Rasse, Pearl, Asti. , Para. Aster, Sordid, Tahiti, Essex, Spent. Otter. Epode, Evil, Host.