CLUES No. 853

ACROSS: 1. To go back over. (7) 5. Mediterranean tree with pods containing hard

seeds and sweet, edible pulp. (5) 8. A restaurant, usually small and

unpretentious. (5) 9. A batsman’s performance is usually

judged by this. (7) 10. Stop from happening. (7) 11. Characteristic rates, rhythms, or patterns of

work or activity. (5) 12. Causes several explosions. (6) 14. Keep increasing the number. (6) 17. Comes together in opposition or conflict. (5) 19. Spanish bullfighter. (7) 22. Influence by example. (7) 23. Short tarpaulin covers for the car perhaps. (5) 24. Fielder between point and slip. (5) 25. Salt producers. (7) DOWN: 1. Relate the story again. (5) 2. Light-weight fabric of acetate, nylon,

rayon, or silk. (7) 3. Couples walk down this after marriage. (5) 4. Forces or compels the payment, yielding, or

performance of. (6) 5. Robbed or deceived. (7) 6. Royal domain. (5) 7. Short high-pitched sound of electronic

device. (7) 12. Act of dropping explosive devices

by plane on targets. (7) 13. Bear witness. (7) 15. Approve, support, or sustain with variant

spelling. (7) 16. Ants. (6) 18. Frame for supporting blackboard

in classroom. (5) 20. The final tally. (5) 21. Ascended into glory. (5) Entries should be written clearly and addressed to:

to reach on or before 12 noon, on May 26, 2016. Write: on the top left hand corner of the envelope. The first all correct entry opened wins a prize of Rs. 1500 and the second Rs. 1000. There are also five consolation prizes of Rs. 500 each. Names of the winners and the correct solution will appear on May 29, 2016. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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