SPECTATOR CROSSWORD No. 897

ACROSS

1 Good-for-nothing, but he might get a Scotch salmon (6).

4 Adventuress behind the clock, but on hand (8).

10 'And these I do not sell for gold or coin of — shine' (Carroll) (7).

11 Two would turn this cricketer into a Daddy I (4.3) 12 Fowls who waddle? Rats! (10) 13 Where to keep a noiseless tenor? (4) 15 What's in a name? This (7).

17 In Leeds, in a state of isolation (7).

19 The instrumental music is turned over by Miss Ena (7).

21 Thank you lass, go back. What langu- age! (7) 23 Appropriate vessel for the dog-watch (4).

24 The river has nothing sinistcr to it; it's quite straightforward (t0). 27 Naughty bird, he took a bite off his sea-going friend! (7)

28 Rebel of educational reform (7).

29 State of a Highland lass (8), DOWN

1 Merry thoughts of an anatomist? (9) 2 Nightshade needs a good deal of sun in the early stages (7).

3 I see, he says (3, 7).

5 There's a good deal implied, apparently, in the plot (9).

6 Colourful song of the chaffinch (4).

7 Greeting ... no rain, no snow (3, 4).

8 Pride of place is his objective (5).

9 Young Tory in a muddle? (4)

14 The pipe-smoker does, but before dinner's finished? (6, 4)

16 New Roland in disguise (9).

18 Gloves by Messrs. Reynard (9). 20 Spoil it all? Not quite (7).

22 Libel, for example, is clearly seen here (7).

23 'Olci men, and —, and loving friends' (Coleridge) (5).

Two prizes will be awarded: a copy of the 1)e Luse edition of Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary and a book token for one guinea. They will be awarded to the senders of the first two correct solutions opened after noun on July 31 and addressed: Crossword No. 897, 99 Gower St.. London, WCI

Chandrers's Twentieth Century Dictionary, New Version, Is recommended for Crosswords.

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