Quizword & Crossword
Two sets of clues, two different answers – all on the same grid. Choose one or the other. Quizword
ACROSS
1 and 13 Across 1994 novel by Joseph Heller (7,4) 7 and 9 Across 2011 romcom starring Tom Hanks in the title role (5,6) 8 See 22 Across 9 See 7 Across 11 Seventh sign of the zodiac (5)
13 See 1 Across 14 Elongated marine fish such as the king of herrings or giant — (7)
15 See 20 Down
16 Port in Finistere, France; a major naval station of the country (5) 17 James —, German scientist; winner with Gustav Hertz of the 1925 Nobel Prize in Physics (6) 21 Natalie —, Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar winner for Black Swan (7)
22 and 8 Best Director Oscar nominee for Lost in Translation (5,7) 23 Arthur —,
Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for Bright Victory (7)
DOWN
2 Market town in Herefordshire at the confluence of the Rivers Lugg and Kenwater (10) 3 Lake —, westernmost of the Great Lakes of North America (8) 4 1994 film drama starring Jodie Foster in the title role (4) 5 Cold sea mist or fog off the North Sea (4)
6 Pointed front part of a ship (4)
9 One of two gentlemen attending on Duke Orsino in William Shakespeare play Twelfth Night (5) 10 1975 stage play by Harold Pinter (2,4,4) 12 and 13 Down
Actor who played Captain Peacock in BBC TV sitcom Are You Being Served? (5,8) 13 See 12 Down 18 Ballet by George Balanchine and Igor Stravinsky first performed in 1957 (4) 19 Muse of history in Greek mythology (4)
20 and 15 Across 1996 film drama starring Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey and Chris Cooper (4,4)
Crossword ACROSS
1 Universal remedy (4-3) 7 Thin biscuit (5) 8 Muslim month of fasting (7) 9 Harsh, strict (6) 11 Soldier’s jacket (5) 13 Close angrily (4) 14 Make bigger (7) 15 Upper limbs (4) 16 Sheriff’s men (5) 17 Study, read (6) 21 Fundamental (7) 22 Adam’s ale (5)
DOWN
2 In difficulties (2,1,7) 3 Inspects carefully (8) 4 Mass of baked bread (4) 5 Manufacture (4) 6 This place (4) 9 Sleep noisily (5) 10 Land and houses (4,6)
12 Fly without engine power (5) 13 Unmarried Spanish woman (8) 18 Wander (4)
19 Pip, kernel (4) 20 Vessel for flowers (4)