PRIZE CROSSWORD
For this puzzle we’ve provided two sets of clues, each giving the same answers. One set of clues is cryptic, one set is quick. It’s a good way to hone your skills, because it gives you two ways to crack the crossword! Two winners will be chosen randomly from all entries (cryptic and quick clues). So whichever set of clues you follow you have an equal chance of winning!
CryptiC Clues
aCrOSS 5 political uprising in places near switzerland (6) 8 Computer equipment finally available after difficult conflict (8) 9 Mother whipped cream into ornamental work (7) 10 extend Women’s institute shelter (5) 11 in favour of movement for publicity? (9) 13 Our steel structure is very firm (8) 14 tourist leaves one rupee – he’s happy with the service! (6) 17 Writer’s tip is noted in book, at the beginning (3) 19 Mr Barlow’s range of knowledge (3) 20 Blueprint singed by mistake (6) 23 remote island: nothing to get criticised about (8) 26 Obsolete coin that was under a crown? (9) 28 Motorway lane cut off in european location (5) 29 the big squeeze affected hare and bug (4, 3) 30 some of Warne’s deliveries are tops! (8) 31 sneer nastily about oriental calm (6) DOWN 1 Alternative to a bath for a disorderly group? (6) 2 prim and proper, but almost impolite, boarding ship in a tempest (7) 3 shining like a star, for a brief moment (9) 4 quick to give a reminder to the cast (6) 5 Friend amply supplied with tea, freshly brewed (8) 6 Deck that’s worth a fortune? (5) 7 end of website with problem for maestro (8) 12 Not entirely decrepit theatre? (3) 15 Being at home with Mr Attlee is rather stormy (9) 16 rose keen about paraffin (8) 18 Odd kind of sinecure that’s far from safe (8) 21 really enjoy archaeological pursuit (3) 22 yet the queen is more tranquil (7) 24 Curious cartoon pooch (6) 25 Daniel small is given hot pastry (6) 27 look around outskirts of rimini for a top spot (5)
quiCk Clues
aCrOSS 5 Coup d’état (6) 8 Metal tools or implements (8) 9 knotting craft (7) 10 Make broader (5) 11 Advancement at work (9) 13 Determined, unflinching (8) 14 Appreciative diner? (6) 17 pointed end of a pen (3) 19 - - - Dodd, comedian (3) 20 plan or project (6) 23 Cut off, lonely (8) 26 reigning monarch (9) 28 City of northern italy (5) 29 powerful embrace (4, 3) 30 Cricket bowlers (8) 31 placid (6) DOWN 1 Brief rainfall (6) 2 priggishly modest (7) 3 sparkly (9) 4 speedy and efficient (6) 5 partner in recreation (8) 6 Divination cards (5) 7 Beethoven or Mozart, eg (8) 12 Visiting salesperson (3) 15 Harsh, severe (9) 16 lantern liquid (8) 18 lacking confidence (8) 21 snide criticism (3) 22 Ben - - -, Zoolander actor (7) 24 Charlie Brown’s pet dog (6) 25 From Copenhagen, eg (6) 27 eagle’s nest (5)