Quizword & Crossword

Two sets of clues, two different answers – all on the same grid. Choose one or the other.

Quizword ACROSS

1 Peter —, British naturalist who founded the Slimbridge refuge for waterfowl (5)

4 European kingdom whose capital is Madrid (5)

10 Helen —, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar winner for Airport (5)

11 River that forms part of the border between Colombia and Venezuela (7)

12 Greg —, 1984 and

1988 Olympic 3m springboard and 10m platform diving gold medallist (8)

13 Madeline —, actress whose roles included Lili Von Shtupp in 1974 film comedy Blazing Saddles (4)

15 Mike —, director of the films Timecode and Leaving Las Vegas (6)

17 US horse that won the 2002 Golden Jubilee Stakes at Ascot (6)

19 Den of an otter (4)

20 Aquatic plant used in

aquaria (8)

23 In Japan, a carved toggle of wood or ivory worn dangling from the waist (7)

24 Brass instrument, usually without valves, similar to the cornet (5) 25 Palestinian political and military organization founded in the late 1950s (5) 26 1998 action film starring Wesley Snipes in the title role (5)

DOWN

2 Large South American rodent resembling a small beaver (5)

3 Island state of

Australia (8)

5 Classic ballet practice posture with back erect and knees bent (4)

6 Line on a map connecting points of equal underwater depth (7)

7 and 21

1955 film drama starring Humphrey Bogart and Gene Tierney (3,4,4,2,3)

8 and 9

Uncle of the late

Prince Philip; last viceroy of India (5,11)

14 2001 film thriller starring Anthony Hopkins in the title role (8)

16 Sea nymph courted by Polyphemus in Greek mythology (7)

18 Nancy —, US winner of

the 1989 LPGA title (5)

21 See 7 Down 22

Large, American feline mammal also called a cougar or mountain lion (4)

Crossword ACROSS

1 Wooden shoes (5)

4 Major religion (5)

10 Artist’s stand (5)

11 Commercial transport of goods (7)

12 Garment with buttons (8)

13 German man (4)

15 Frozen spike (6)

17 Desirable residence (3,3)

19 Carpet nail (4)

20 Unequal sporting contest (8)

23 See (7)

24 Sound (5)

25 Stopping device (5)

26 Shuteye (5)

DOWN

2 Defeated competitor (5)

3 Easily taken in (8)

5 Broth (4)

6 Unprofessional (7)

7 Detailed statement or account (11)

8 In front (5)

9 Fairground ride (6,5)

14 Final destination (8)

16 Tooth type (7)

18 Frogman (5)

21 Two times (5)

22 Long difficult journey (4)