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SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD No. 799. Antoss: 1 Jettison. 5 Scotch.

9 Martens). 10 Damson. 12 IL Hies. 13 Pecans. 15 Standing room. 18 Ways and Means. 23 Bust-line. 24 Marie. 26 'Truism. 27 Bell-tent. 28 Oafish. 29 Metaphor.

Maws: 1 Jumble. 2 Turtle. 3 Ice-belt, 4 Owls. 6 Craving. 7 Testator. 8 Handsome. 11 Denizen. 14 Anodyne. 16 Two by two. 17 Dyestuff. 19 Atlases 20 Nigelia. 21 Breech, 22 Scoter. 25 Vere.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary New Version, is recommended for Crosswords