CLUES No. 716

1. Flightless but largest of the living birds. (7) 5. Acquire through merit. (5) 8. Steep rock face. (5) 9. We use clues to get them. (7) 10. Deep and painful regret. (7) 11. Man of many tales. (5) 12. Smiling radiantly. (6) 14. Governor or ruler. (6) 17. Competing. (5) 19. Supplied food and drink. (7) 22. Esteem. (7) 23. Upper social class. (5) 24. Tired and worn out. (5) 25. Suffered without yielding. (7) 1. Athlete Pistorius has actor’s award. (5) 2. Cut down to required size. (7) 3. Conclude by reasoning. (5) 4. Kingdom of glory (6) 5. Short communication of news or information. (7) 6. Water plants. (5) 7. Drunkard. (7) 12. Honours. (7) 13. Omit through carelessness. (7) 15. Previously. (7) 16. Attack with severe criticism. (6) 18. Bone of contention (5) 20. New fashion. (5) 21. Great fear (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, October 8, 2013. Write Times Crossword, No.716 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 13, 2013. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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