23 DECEMBER 1932, Page 17

The "Spectator" Crossword No. 13

BY XAN-rn 'ern.

[A prize of one guinea will be given to the sender of the first correct solution of this week's cross-word puzzle to be opened. Envelopes should be marked "Cross-word Puzzle," and should be received not later than first post on Tuesday. No envelopes will be opened before noon on Tuesday. The name of the winner will be published in our next issue.] ACROSS.

1. The duchy is a flower after the upset clan.

6. S. African animal.

9. Addition.

10. "-s vast and desarts idle" (Othello).

11. Behold the Chinese dynasty for apparent.

12. Stow sin (snag.).

13. Found in the kitchen.

15. Part of Mexico.

16. Weaknesses.

19. Epithet for those often 20. 21. Ape with bowler ending. 22. Worthless Frenchman.

25. In high spirits.

26. Literary Pickle. 27. Often make wood invisible.

28. Attires a horse once more.

DOWN.

1. Burdens.

2. Muddle a crane for sea-pen.

3. Attacks.

4. Apt - to cause a big noise when pressed.

5. Fugitive.

6. Mixed beers on a face-acho stretches.

7. Real.

8. Bandages.

13. "Agricultural employment is to me a keen enjoyment, for I'm naturally - and meek," sings Robin Oakappk. 14. I mine late (anag.).

17. Newspaper ones often offer gratuitous advice to party ones.

18. Might be found in a Wagon. Lit, or beneath it.

19. Refers, or little trade puffs.

20. Chemically poiso no (I, mostly rough. 23. Two words that secure the nuptial knot. 24. This must is of necessity.

SOLUTION OF CROSSWORD No. 12

SOLUTION NEXT WEEK.

The Winner of Crossword No. 12 is Mrs. MacGregor, Manse of Glenapp; Ballantrae, Ayrshire.