Quizword & Crossword

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

Quizword ACROSS

1 2009 novel by George Pelecanos (3,3,4) 8 James Elroy —, London-born writer whose volumes of poetry include 1913’s The Golden Journey to Samarkand (7) 9 Bobby —, golfer who won The Open Championship in 1957 (5) 10 American Tribal Love Rock Musical that opened on Broadway in 1968 (4) 11 Catherine —, wife of Henry VIII from 1543-47 (4)

12 2001 biopic starring Will Smith in the title role (3) 14 Brian —, Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar nominee for Juarez (6) 15 Johann Wolfgang von —, German author of stage plays Egmont and Clavigo (6) 18 Seventh son of Jacob in the

Old Testament (3) 20 Natalie —, Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for Love with the Proper Stranger (4) 21 Elaborate accompanied song for solo voice in an opera (4) 23 Name of the first dog in space (5) 24 Francois —, winner of the 1952 Nobel Prize in Literature (7) 25 2002 action film starring Chris Klein and Jean Reno (10)

DOWN

1 and 6 1966 novel by Iris Murdoch (3,4,2,3,6)

2 and 17 Germany-born actress who played Maria Gambrelli in 1964 film comedy A Shot in the Dark (4,6)

3 and 7 1988 novel by Elizabeth George (1,5,11)

4 Hal —, Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar nominee for Into the Wild (8) 5 Alphonse —, Art Nouveau artist noted for painting series The Slav Epic (5) 6 See 1 Down 7 See 3 Down 13 Pig in 1945 George Orwell novella Animal Farm said to represent Leon Trotsky (8) 16 Jayne —, 1984 Olympic ice dancing gold medal winner partnered by Christopher Dean (7) 17 See 2 Down 19 Sister of Enyo and Pemphredo in Greek mythology also known as Dino (5) 22 John —, Managing Director of the BBC World Service from 1986-92 (4) Solutions in tomorrow’s Daily Mirror