20 FEBRUARY 1953, Page 29

THE "SPECTATOR" CROSSWORD No. 718

IA Book Token for one guinea will be awarded to the sender of the first correct solution opened after noon on Tuesday week, March 3rd, addressed Crossword. 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.I. Envelopes must be received not later than first post that day and must bear the NUMBER of the puzzle and a 21d. stamp. Solutions must be on the form below, and none can be accepted from the U.S.A. The solution and the name of the winner will be published in the following issue.I

Across

I. Policemen who get hung. (10.) 6. A garden architect ? (4.) 10. Not debtors' seats, evidently. (7.) 11. For which Canute tried to substitute himself. (7.) 12. A ship-wreck is such a blight. (5.) 13. "We need not bid, for cloistered cell, Our - and our work farewell." (Keble.) (9.) 14. This letter is much mouthed. (5.) 16. She embraces Dora and me. (9.) 18. It cost Africa almost. (5. 4.) 19. 16 Sc. may be done with it. (5.) 21. In favour of weights. (9.) 24. South-west in east. (5.) 25. Take a hand in lettuce.. (7.) 26. A marriage in literature.. (7.) 27. Hand round the timber. (4.) 28. Old stargazer. (10.)

Down

I. Cursed violently but still sweet. (7.) 2. These little boats are easily cracked. (9.) 3. Diplomatic loquacity. (5.) 4. Twin male beast 7 (5.) 5. Diana's tie. (Anag.) (4, 5.) 7. Nothing on a card turns up for him. (5.) 8. Naturally one looks bad with it. (7.) 9. Secretary cut for a penny. (8.) 15. A confused non-commissioned ofticer in the ends of 16 ac. (8.) 16. They change as I listen. (9.) 17. Such studying frequently shows much studying. (9.) 18. A garment on cash on delivery. (4. 3.)

20. He gets his own back. (7.)

22. Kim. (5.) 23. " Good Sir Walter met her first. And led her up the -." (Kipling.) (5 ) 24. Hush 1 a bore. (5.)