CROSS-WORD PUZZLE No. 31

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19448, 6 November 1925, Page 3

CROSS-WORD PUZZLE No. 31

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 ont a word that Its a given definition and space. This gives you a clue to other words that cross it, and they in turn to still other words. TRY THIS PUZZLE. THE SOLUTION WILL APPEAR HEXT WEEK

HORIZONTAL. 1. Theme. 6. To support. 11. Copper coin. 13. Leave 15. For example. 17. Control. 18. An asterisk. 19. Writer and politieia * 20. Low. 22. Inciter. 24. To lure (beheaded;. 25. Trees. 27. Shrub. 28. Two-thirds of Britain’s ancient name. 29. Stroke. 30. Town in Saxony. 31. Vessel. 32. Convent. 34. Lagoon (Spanish . 36. Used for rest (French i. 37. A cataract. 38. Dull. 41. Well-known town in England (minus one letter.. 44. Pretence. 45. Animals. 47. Regular. 49. Police station in India. 50. Country. 51. Intensity. 52. Deer. 53. A French liqueur. 55. Meaning “plague” (minus s). 56. Concerning. 57. Same as 28 across. 58. Row. 60. Abbreviation used in Grain trade. 61. Kind of hat. 62. A tube. 64. Art table. 65. Donkey.

VERTICAL. 2. Latin abbreviation denoting death. 3. Hill. 4. Thought. 5. Flighty person. 6. Outward form. 7. Scorch. >. Vehicle. 9. Part of the Bible. 19. Vessel. 12. Strength. ’I. Add “e’’ and make a girl’s name. 14. Part of the body. 16. A dance. t!9. A bone. 21. Drizzle. 23. Article of dress. 24. Man’s name. 26. Birth-mark. 25. In parts. 33. Greasy liquid. 35. A spirit. ■>. Kind of clay. 39. Reservoir. 140. Unlucky. 41. Limits. 42. Shape. 44. Harsh. * 46. (sid’s name rev •: i. 48. Poor. 53. Mountains in Europe. 54. Conceal. 57. Th r.<-fifths -of A onia. 59. Colour. 61. Thanks. 63. Not dated (abbrev.)