" THE SPECTATOR " CROSSWORD No. 287

BY ZENO

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ACROSS 1. Fetter-which appears as if it should link up with eggs !

8. rev.. with 25. Theatrical people who 'get thrown about ?

ro. Authors addicted to gambling ?

14. This animal is a living sermon to the proud.

17. My first is unchecked in 9, my second in 27.

18. Grief of use to the unem- ployed.

19. Fabulous feet !

21. rev. See 29. '22. rev. A thrall of Cedric in Ivanhoe was this.

23. A playful alphabet.

25. See 8 across.

26. My first is unchecked in /., my second in 9.

27. Of the doctrine that Christ had distinct divine and huinan persons.

29. rev. with 21. Stupid smile.

30. What Edward did when the sorcerer got into him.

34. Private converse meant to be heard publicly !

DOWN 1. Sounds as if convenient headgear held a dis- advantage.

2. Nor the bar (anag.).

3. Ornamental part of wood- work that is always decaying. 4. Part of England that gets sat on.

5. Substantial part of a hook.

6. Another one makes a U.S. organisation.

7. An imported article.

8. rev. Take part.

9. Rich store (anag.).

It. rev. What a sorcerer's broomstick's made out of ?

12. This makes a student sick.

13. Colour unpopular in Germany.

15. " Bottom ! . . . thee ! thou art translated."

16. rev. A mathematical indica-

tion ?

20. rev. Withered woman.

24. rev. This ant is rustic.

28. See 31.

3r. With 28. One of a Slavonic race.

32. This ought to be cause for sober reflection.

33. My first is unchecked in 9, my second in 34.