SPECTATOR CROSSWORD No. 1078
Solution en March 11 ACROSS 1 Sisyphean task that gathers no Bryophyte! (7, 5) 9 Where cash is king? (9) 10 Its early for Matthew to be at home (5) II I trade in invective (6) 12 A lone rod for the artist (8) 13 The 25 down his sole remaining joy Was carried by an — boy' (Scott) (6) 15 Casks for ambassadors (8) 18 Leg back when Miss Vardcn's around in this place (8) 19 Horse bound to take the lead (6) 21 'All the Brothers were Valiant
and all the Sisters —' (Epitaph)
(8)
23 In which Lydia demonstrated how In wear a tiara (6)
26 His end was a mystery (5) 27 Not necessarily a boat-builder (9) 28 What zebras are for is contra- dictory (5-7)
DOWN
1 Rise, Sir Otto! (7) 2 Basinful of edible seaweed (5) 3 Enraged about a shattering raid (9) 4 Get a hold of this bagl (4) 5 He makes an offer (8) 6 'Ladies Only' is rather clannish (5) 7 Does indeed, when sun-bathing's ended. Dances instead? (7) 8 It's so urgent to get a big fish (8) 14 No plot or find the dastard (8) 16 A dog trail might lead to him (9) 17 Flings round fluid ounces? (8) 18 Just did about see (7) 20 Story can get confused in the Eternal City (7) 22 'Oh, Captain Shaw, Type of true love kept —I' (Gilbert) (5) 24 The little elephant sounds a silent lover (5)
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A first prize al a hnok token for one guinea and a second prize of a book token for fifteen shillings will be awarded to the senders of the first two correct solutions opened on Mar. 8. Address solutions: Crossword No. 1078. 99 Gower St., London, WC1.
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