CLUES No. 857

ACROSS: 1. To consider (something) as a possibility

suggested. (7) 5. Showing pleasure or satisfaction at one’s

achievements. (5) 8. Relating to the nose. (5) 9. To soothe or console. (7) 10. Broke out like a volcano. (7) 11. Leg joints. (5) 12. Entreats earnestly. (6) 14. Looks or expressions of scorn, or contempt. (6) 17. Take unlawfully. (5) 19. To last or endure tenaciously. (7) 22. Total rout. (7) 23. Small fish. (5) 24. Official positions in armed forces. (5) 25. Restarted. (7) DOWN: 1. Between a particular past time

and the present. (5) 2. An affected or unnatural attitude. (7) 3. Baby owl. (5) 4. To cut out. (6) 5. Orange-yellow fruit borne by a coarse,

decumbent vine. (7) 6. Form of oxygen. (5) 7. Dislikes intensely. (7) 12. To rob of goods or valuables by

open force, as in war, hostile raids. (7) 13. Represents in words; describes. (7) 15. Witty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely

expressed. (7) 16. Become visible. (6) 18. Relating to the city. (5) 20. These flowers would smell as sweet

by any other name. (5) 21. Carried on one’s back. (5) Entries should be written clearly and addressed to:

to reach on or before 12 noon, on June 23, 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 June 26, 2016. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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