CLUES No. 663

1. Hog laid out a Spanish nobleman. (7) 5. Open bare area beside a house. (5) 8. Loafers. (5) 9. Flawless. (7) 10. Lampoons. (7) 11. Extravagance – especially of money. (5) 12. He enjoys being bare. (6) 14. Amorous chaps. (6) 17. A no gooder. (5) 19. Declines. (7) 22. Made a grant. (7) 23. Go on all fours. (5) 24. Weeds. (5) 25. Please. (7) DOWN: 1. Aids. (5) 2. Had suspicions. (7) 3. Powerful beam used in surgery. (5) 4. Vote against. (6) 5. A reading through. (7) 6. Belonging to them. (5) 7. Exits. (7) 12. Fail to tend. (7) 13. Bodily hits the floor. (7) 15. Scamps. (7) 16. Does business. (6) 18. Lowest point. (5) 20. Aspect. (5) 21. Briny. (5) 21. Salute. (5)

First Prize of Rs. 1500

Ms. Lakmini P. Kalpage, National Savings Bank, Kottawa.

Second Prize of Rs. 1000

Lionel De Silva, 66/10, Gohagoda Road, Katugastota.

Five Consolation Prizes of Rs. 500 each

Leela Fernando, 75 1/1, Nagahamulla Road, Kolonnawa. Entries should be written clearly and addressed to the Editor, the Sunday Times, P. O. Box 1136, Colombo 2, to reach on or before 12 noon, September 25, 2012. Write Times Crossword, No. 663 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 September 30, 2012. Name ..................................................................................................................... Address: ......................................................................................................................

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