19 JULY 1968, page 32

Crossword No. 1335

Across 1 Spoil the takings, in the resort (7) 5 This, seasoned, one among the proverbial pigeons is for their good (4-3) 9 Prosaic little piece (7) 10 'And what should I do in......

No. 508: The Winners

Trevor Grove reports: Judging from the entries this week James Joyce's inimitable and intimi- dating prose is not the easiest source material for a Word Game; decidedly tricky......

Chess No. 396

PHILIDOR Black White 5 men E. Umnov (Shakhmaty v USSR, 1945). White to play and mate in two moves; solution next week Solution to no. 395 (Hermanson): Kt - Q 3, threatQ-B 5. 1......