THE "SPECTATOR" CROSSWORD No. 698
EA Book Token for one guinea will be awarded to the sender of the first correct solution opened alter noon on Tuesday week, October 14711, addressed Crossword, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1. Envelopes must be received not later than first post that day and must bear the NUMBER of the puzzle and a 21d. stamp. Solutions Must be on the form below, and none can be accepted from the U.S.A. The solution and the name al the winner will be published in the following issue.)
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1. John Wellington, sorcerer. (5.) 2. A Chaucer character knew them well in every town. (7.) 3. Meagre hit. (Anag.) (9.) 4. One of sixteen creatures in a pound. (5.) 5. He makes a nice, pure mixture. (9.) 7. Adornment of little brother and rebel. (7.) 8. She might charge much though her taros are small. (9.).
9. Tat fish '1 (4.) 14. Fluted ice. (Anag.) (9.) 15. ' With my crossbow 1 shot the -." (Coleridge.) (9.) 16. Nothing to do with warlike stores but Possibly as dangerous. (9.) 18. Edible Irishman with neckwear. (7.) 20. A medico on the heather evidently unhurried. (7.) 22. Shylock had one in heaven he said. (4.) 23. He shows acceptance, (5.) 24. Finish with on alternative. (5.)
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