CLUES No. 664

1. Earthworms. (7) 5. Pertaining to a cube. (5) 8. Keen. (5) 9. Takes a loan. (7) 10. Lure. (7) 11. Of the stars. (5) 12. Salutes. (6) 14. Jesters. (6) 17. Bring upon oneself. (5) 19. Destructive white ant. (7) 22. Acrobat’s apparatus. (7) 23. Bury. (5) 24. Send money. (5) 25. Bridge. (7) DOWN: 1. Where the contest takes place. (5) 2. Lady’s nightwear. (7) 3. Insect stage. (5) 4. Charges to one’s account. (6) 5. Cut down. (7) 6. Encourage. (5) 7. Department that taxes on imports. (7) 12. Sparkles. (7) 13. Terrific rush of water. (7) 15. Having put pen to paper. (7) 16. Emphasize. (6) 18. Allure. (5) 20. Indian dish cooked with yoghurt. (5) 21. Mistake. (5)

First Prize of Rs. 1500

Herbert De Kauwe, 167 - Elangala, Minuwangoda.

Second Prize of Rs. 1000

Mrs. C. Jayasinghe, “Jayasri” Katuwandeniya, Kamburupitiya - 81100.

Five Consolation Prizes of Rs. 500 each

Mrs. M. Wijesooriya, 20/1/1, 2nd Lane, Egodawatta, Boralesgamuwa. 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, October 2, 2012. Write Times Crossword, No. 664 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 October 7, 2012. Name ..................................................................................................................... Address: ......................................................................................................................

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