GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Which metal is used for most light bulb filaments? (8)

7 Where was the prophet Mohammed born? (5)

8 Which 1960s Plymouth car took the name of a predatory fish? (9)

9 What is the pointed part of a fountain pen? (3)

10 What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder abbreviated to? (1,1,1,1)

11 What mesh cover around a gas jet gives an incandescent light when heated? (6)

13 Which organisation’s motto is “Blood and Fire”? (9,4)

15 On a colour wheel, what colour is diametrically opposite azure? (6)

16 Leather, sails and cheese are made in which town in the western Netherlands? (4) 18 Which Belgian town is famous for its mineral springs? (3)

20 Who (Steven ____) directed Jaws? (9) 21 1981’s Xerox Star computer had what innovation? (5)

22 Which 1940 film was the first major film with stereophonic sound? (8)

DOWN

20/8 1 What is the thicker bone of your lower leg? (5)

2 The male of which Arctic whale has a long forward-pointing spiral tusk? (7)

3 What is the waste material from a smelter? (4)

4 Which 1980 Willy Russell play became a successful 1983 film? (9,4)

5 Where were the kings of medieval Scotland crowned? (5)

6 Coast, ape and sheep can be preceded by what word? (7)

7 What cocktail is made from vodka or gin and dry vermouth? (7)

12 What is dry pulp that remains after juice is extracted from sugar cane? (7)

13 What Japanese pottery is characterised by elaborate decoration and crackled glaze? (7)

14 Who worked with both Hart and Hammerstein? (8)

15 What is old rope and tar used for caulking on ships? (5)

17 What is molten material within the earth’s crust? (5)

19 What in blood is a thrombus? (4)