GROSS-WORD PUZZLE Ro. 20
HOW TO SOLVE THESE FASCINATING PUZZLES.
The numbered squares are the 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 i given definition and space. This gives you a clue to othenr words that cross it, and they in turn to still other words.
TRY THIS PUZZLE. THE SOLUTION WILL APPEAR NEXT MONDAY.
HORIZONTAL CLUES. 1. Of no value. 2. A preposition. •I. A society. 7. Used in cricket. 10. A motor spirit. 13. A military decoration. 14. .A stamp/ 15. To rest. 16. Thrice (Latin prolix < 17. Pronoun. IS. The same thing. 19. Roman numerals. 20. A mineral. 22. A number. 23. Minced form of “Lord.” 25. A bond. 26. Gloomy. 30. Transparent, 32. Daubs. 34. Shiny. 35. Suppose. 3(5. To ensnare. 39. Mythological giants. 43. Wounds. 44. Over (poetical). 4G. Point of compass. 47. Tin vessel. IS. A female fairy. 50. Enquire. 52. Plart of head. • 53. Metal (chemical . 54. An evil spirit. 55. An island (abb.). SG. A bone of the body. 5<S. A rocky height. 59. Pag for holding liquir. Gl. To feel ill. G2. Pertaining to measurement < vapour. 63. Two-tlrirds of ten. 64. Japanese coin. G 5. Old Turkish title. GG. Beginning of end.
VERTICAL CLUES. . 1. Language peculiarities. 2. Musician. 3. Army rank. 4. An army division. 5. Apart. 6. Vision. 7. Tumult. <s. Distinctive alphabetical group. 9. A high explosive. 10. Portion. 11. Action of 11 Roundheads.’ ’ .12. A distinctive dross. 21. Before. 22. Norse War God. 2-1. A. law degree. 25. A common beverage. 27. A goldsmith's weight. 29. Select phrt of society. 31. Slowly (musical). 33. The sun. 34. Procure. 36. A. steep slope. 37. A shade. 38. A Suffix. •io. Used in writing. 41. Part of verb “to be.” 42. Piercing. 44. King of the fairies. 45. Elevated. 49. Worship. 51. To criticise severely. 57. A cricket term. 58. Possessive pronoun. 60. To weep. 61. Of high value at whist.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19368, 27 July 1925, Page 2
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347GROSS-WORD PUZZLE Ro. 20 Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19368, 27 July 1925, Page 2
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