" THE SPECTATOR " CROSSWORD No. 243

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pt prize of a Book Token for one guinea will be given to the sender of the first correct solution of this week's crossword puzzle to be opened. Envelopes should be marked Crossword Puzzle," and should be received not later than first post on Tuesday. No envelopes will be opened before noon on Tuesday. Solutions should be on the form appearing below. The name of she winner will be published in our next issue. Envelopes zstvaining. Solutions must bearblverLar.r..tec-han‘a probsselyacscetampirherwise they are surcharged ox 33. This artist becomes more 23. An alkali-metal. 25. 29 do this to their tongues.

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