CLUES No. 689

1. Directed particularly, as at a person. (7) 5. Make merry. (5) 8. Passage for newly-weds. (5) 9. Free from guilt or blame. (7) 10. Purplish red in colour. (7) 11. Surplus to requirements. (5) 12. Yield. (6) 14. Unemotional. (6) 17. Production. (5) 19. Glanced through casually. (7) 22. Upstart (7) 23. Awake (5) 24. Small groups acting as units within other units. (5) 25. In need of a drink. (7) 1. Sacred song or hymn. (5) 2. Deep mental vision or discernment. (7) 3. Made of wood. (5) 4. Scenes. (6) 5. Hold in high esteem. (7) 6. Male servant. (5) 7. Side away from the wind (7) 12. Of or pertaining to the famous games. (7) 13. Disrobe. (7) 15. Gives ear to. (7) 16. Terminating or changing suddenly. (6) 18. Sign up. (5) 20. Central African giraffe (5) 21. Short simple song. (5) 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, April 2, 2013. Write Times Crossword, No. 689 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 April 7, 2013. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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