SPECTATOR CROSSWORD No. 861

ACROSS

I To Join in silent confusion (6).

4 Laertes was advised to memorise " few (8).

8 The spot at which to cross the river, for the cattle (8). 10 Greasy joints (6).

12 'That breathes upon ti bank of violets, Stealing and giving —' (Shakespeare) (5).

13 Where one might expect to find an eavesdropper hiding? (9)

14 The wanderer's return (5).

16 Does he manage to make ends meet? (9) 17 What a beastly place this is! (9) 19 Section that comes to the point (5).

21 So mingled they'll yield treasure (4, 5).

22 Engine's in reverse; or is it? (5) 24 Much ado about nothing (6).

25 Or is Davy available for counsel? (8) 26 But, says Hans, the speed I (8) 27 'What — hommptins have we swaggering here?' (Shakespeare) (6). DOWN 1 As they are sieved, 1 do them (7).

2 Music emerges from the crusted wine- glasses (5).

3 Thoreau's masterpiece might be nearby. yellow-backed (7)-

5 What a heavenly blue! (7)

6 All in favour get preferment (9).

7 One can't trust him, obviously (7). 9 Fishy diversion of the Left (3, 7). 11 Sad at losing one's hair (10).

15 An example of outspoken egoism (9).

17 Mother embraces a gentleman and colours up I (7) 18 His is a hazardous occupation (7).

19 Statement of claim to the red auto- mobile (7).

20 Sergeant-Major what a to-do! (5, 21.

23 Too much about nought (5).

-Iwo prise' will be awarded: a copy at the De Luxe edition of Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary and a book token for one guinea. They will be awarded to the senders of the first two correct solutions opened after noon on November 29 and addressed: Cronword Nu. 861.99 Gower St., London, WC1.

Ckambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary, New Version, is recommended for Crosswords.

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