"The Spectator" Crossword No. 141

BY ZENO

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SOLUTION NEXT WEEK • The Winner of Crossword No. 140 is NV. B. Brander, Tasrna, Sandy Lodge Lane, Northwood. ACROSS 1. This helps to avoid friction. 10. Render insensible.

14. A grave situation under- ground.

16. rev. Speaking of perfection, can you get the point ?

18. Knight of a well-known Order.

19. The "treacherous instru- ment " used by Laertes.

20. Comes from a sheep.

21. Irish sprite.

23. An animal always, always ?

25. rev. Nothing remains after a violent rush of wind.

26. Procure by sycophantic arts. 29. The devil.

31. Goes to the head.

32. Male deer.

35. Molar's action (anag.).