CLUES No. 697

1. Early childhood before learning to walk. (7) 5. Sudden overwhelming fear that spreads quickly. (5) 8. A map within a map. (5) 9. Adversaries. (7) 10. Mixed or associated with. (7) 11. White poplar. (5) 12. Explosive device. (6) 14. Guiding signal. (6) 17. Made of Oak. (5) 19. Is emphatic or resolute on particular issue. (7) 22. Choral response as introduction. (7) 23. Abolish or make void. (5) 24. Old inhalant anesthetic. (5) 25. Feasts. (7) 1. Particular character of a language. (5) 2. Seafood and what they catch it with for woven fabric. (7) 3. South African city of birth? (5) 4. Produces. (6) 5. Get ready for any eventuality. (7) 6. Hubbub. (5) 7. Container for storing water. (7) 12. Pledge. (7) 13. Bitter anger. (7) 15. Gaming establishments. (7) 16. Sibling. (6) 18. Give up part of sauce for this sailing vessel. (5) 20. Postal sticker. (5) 21. Is in ill humour. (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, May 28, 2013. Write Times Crossword, No. 697 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 June 2, 2013. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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