CLUES No. 725

1. Filled with a distinctive odor. (7) 5. Sudden fear. (5) 8. Put into vigorous action. (5) 9. Examine closely. (7) 10. Draw out with special effort. (7) 11. Stomach wash. (5) 12. Field or range of operation. (6) 14. Plantation property. (6) 17. Poisonous reptile. (5) 19. One who commits treason. (7) 22. Brisk or rapid tempo. (7) 23. Burst forth. (5) 24. Barely sufficient in quantity. (5) 25. Protected. (7) DOWN: 1. Place where some action or event occurs. (5) 2. Built. (7) 3. Tropical fish. (5) 4. Goes with the tide. (6) 5. Bother persistently with petty issues. (7) 6. Sibling’s daughter. (5) 7. Small country house. (7) 12. Makes known. (7) 13. Straight and honest. (7) 15. Amaze. (7) 16. Sturdy. (6) 18. Lively dance and dot too. (5) 20. Chief of the cubs. (5) 21. Evaluated. (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, December 10, 2013. Write Times Crossword, No.725 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 December 15, 2013. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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