WORDWISE PUZZLES

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means?

1

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? HARPY A An authority on stringed instruments

B An agricultural implement

C A rapacious woman

2

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? HASSOCK A Garment worn by a priest B A kneeling stool C A fish basket

3

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? ION

A An eternity B An electrically charged particle

C A salt-extracted from iodine

4

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? FALCHION A Medieval banqueting hall B Short, broad sword C Leather breastplate worn by Roman soldiers

5

The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? DOMETT A Serving-woman B German breed of miniature dog

C Cloth made from wool and cotton

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The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? COMMOVE A To veto a suggestion B To conspire C To put in motion, to agitate

1

An equestrian, I was born in Hereford in 1965. I was part of the British eventing team that won a silver medal in Sydney in 2000. I won an individual silver medal at the Athens Olympics, turned to gold on appeal.

2

A singer, I was born in Birmingham in 1981 with the surname Davis. I was signed by Parlophone records at the age of 15. My hits include Superstar, Money and Thank You.

3

A TV presenter, I was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1975. I played Duncan in the TV series Byker Grove. I’m usually seen on TV with Anthony McPartlin.

4

An athlete, I was born on the Isle of Wight in 1976. I share an athletics club and a coach with fellow heptathlete Denise Lewis. I won an unexpected bronze medal at the Athens Olympics.

5

An author, I was born in Edinburgh in 1850. I trained as a lawyer but never practised. My best known works include Treasure Island and Kidnapped.

6

An actress, I was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. I won a Best Actress Oscar in 2002. I played the title role in the film Catwoman.