Easy Crossword

ACROSS

1. Omitted, – over 5. Fire, conflagration 8. Looks like 9. Rainbow shape 10. Say your piece, – your mind 12. The Sound of Music star, Julie – 13. Motor 15. Tempests 19. Defended, protected 21. John Denver hit, Take Me Home Country – 24. Upper limb 25. Vibrantly hued, – fabric 26. Que Sera Sera singer, – Day 27. Academic

DOWN

1. Organises, – out 2. Edition, a new – 3. Hollowed Halloween vege 4. Australian currency 5. Founded, – on 6. Non-professional 7. Forgives, – their mistakes 11. Writing tool 13. UK country 14. Rules of language 16. Whatever comes, – thick or thin 17. Wet soil 18. Grown-ups 20. Packs of cards 22. Dire, dreadful 23. Sun energy, – power

When you complete the crossword, the letters on the shaded squares, reading left to right, top to bottom, will spell the mystery word. Solution in next month’s issue.