CLUES No. 773

1. Incarceration or imprisonment. (7) 5. He disbelieves in or minimizes selfless acts. (5) 8. A musical instrument consisting of one or more sets of pipes. (5) 9. Comic strip. (7) 10. Continuous without ceasing. (7) 11. Leader of the cubs. (5) 12. Help out and support. (6) 14. Yarn, fabric, or a garment made from this hair. (6) 17. He blows tunes. (5) 19. Formal arguments. (7) 22. Cattle thief. (7) 23. Of sufficient or abundant measure. (5) 24. Fathers. (5) 25. Godfather or guarantor. (7) DOWN: 1. Perish in water. (5) 2. Rulers serving on behalf of sovereign. (7) 3. Musical piece for nine. (5) 4. Breaks free. (6) 5. Absolutely sure. (7) 6. Trap. (5) 7. A choral composition. (7) 12. Units of electricity. (7) 13. Leisurely walks. (7) 15. An organization with widespread influence. (7) 16. Worships. (6) 18. A question or problem that is puzzling. (5) 20. Celebration party, noisy revelry. (5) 21. Guide. (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, November 11, 2014. Write Times Crossword, No.773 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 November 16, 2014. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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