CROSSWORD

ACROSS:

1. Location of Sri Lanka’s first tea estate started by Scotsman James Taylor. (7)

5. Measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube. (5)

8. A natural talent, aptitude, or ability; knack. (5)

9. Probe carefully. (7)

10. A quick review or summary of main points of information, usually oral. (7)

11. Far beyond the norm. (5)

12. An area or point equal in distance from the ends or periphery. (6)

14. Decorate; adorn, especially in a showy or gaudy manner. (6)

17. Unit of capacity used for dry measure in

Egypt and neighboring countries. (5)

19. Whistle cord. (7)

22. To merit, be qualified for, or be worthy of reward, assistance, punishment, etc. (7)

23. A loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso. (5)

24. Leading school in the country. (5)

25. Takes by force. (7)

DOWN:

1. Hand over or submit for information, consideration, decision, etc. (5)

2. Emptied or dried by the gradual flowing off of liquid or moisture. (7)

3. Slow; in a broad, dignified style. (5)

4. Brings into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc. (6)

5. Land covered with grass or herbage and used for grazing by livestock. (7)

6. Fold of even width made by doubling cloth upon itself and stitching it in place. (5)

7. Songbird with streaky brown plumage that lives on the ground in open countryside. (7)

12. Wander away from the subject. (7)

13. Tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition. (7)

15. To inspire with love; captivate; charm. (7)

16. To assert without proof. (6)

18. Somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy. (5)

20. A group of nine performers or instruments. (5)

21. Solid particles that tend to settle at the bottom of some liquids, such as coffee. (5)