Puzzles

When you complete the crossword, the letters on the shaded squares, reading left to right, top to bottom, will spell the mystery word.

ACROSS

1. Irreligious, impious 6. Pursue 10. Lower limb 11. Cardboard carton 12. Sheeplike 13. Capable of being stretched 14. Level 17. Loud and harsh, – voice 19. Sediment, remainder 21. Distress signal (1,1,1) 22. Honey insect 23. Was ahead 25. Small spot 27. Mobile home 30. Flowed out, exuded 31. Manufactured 33. Revolves, gyrates 35. Unsuitable 37. Female sheep 38. Food can 39. Senior member, tribal – 40. Take cover, – from the storm

DOWN

1. Appropriate 2. Oily fruits 3. Marsh 4. Matures 5. Property dealer, real – agent 6. Contemplate mentally 7. Dwells 8. Sun god 9. Makes effort, – herself 15. Snake poison 16. Pen point 17. Prosecute 18. Wanderer 20. Ornamental sherry container 23. Boy, youth 24. Water reservoir 25. Edict 26. Made lace 27. Stops 28. Empty, – premises 29. Drink of the gods 32. High-flying toy 34. Night bird 36. No score in soccer

Solution in next month’s issue.