SPECTATOR CROSSWORD No. 950

ACROSS

1 Kiosk and occupant alike? (10)

6 It's to be found in that fatal charm (4).

10 'The dark unfathom'd caves of -bear' (Gray) (5).

II A bloater's the thing for a star-gazer (9).

12 Where the land forces seem all at sea (9).

13 Tony Weller's obsession (5).

14 Too much glass about? (10) 16 A tiny little island (4).

18 'When - by turns was guide to -' (Tenny- son) (4).

20 No restraint when possibly expecting a wigging (10).

23 Bert and I have to swim for it here, evidently( (5) 24 They also serve who only read the words (9).

27 Ancient capital of Mongolia, very elevated (9).

28 'Betwixt me and the dreadful outer -' (E. B. Browning)-(5).

29 Distinction in writing (4).

30 Worn by women on active service perhaps (10). 26 Helps himself to minced steak (5).

DOWN

1 A blow for Colin (5).

2 Leading pilot goes to the north-east (7).

3 Short drinks in the marquee for the guys (8).

4 It should be easy to get to this bit of water (5).

5 Alfresco meal, all laid ready (9).

7 Darley's the name (7).

8 Colette's hero dropped? On the contrary, pre- served (9).

9 'He who loves a rosy cheek, Or a - lip admires' (Carew) (5).

14 Fuddled at ths,end of a spell of bowling (9).

15 Arboriculturr4ause of a Simian headache (9). 17 Can the old militiaman expect to foil his enemies'. (8) 19 Cat bear that gives one quite a turn (7).

21 Table-linen I soiled needs re-folding (7).

22 Take a wagon to the thicket (5). 25 A good friend arises (5).

Two prizes will be awarded: a copy of the De Luxe edition of Chambers's Twentieth CeehtryDiegiosary And • book token for one guinea. They will be awarded to the senders of the first two correct solutions opened after moon on August 6 and addressed: Crossword No. 950,99 Gower St., London, wet.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary, New Version, is recommended for Crosswords. Solution on August 9 Solution to No. 948 on Page

,...qThe winners of Crossword No. 948 are: Ma. & MRS. W. Ii. TURN.; -The Gables, 168 Colindeep Lane, Colindale, N.W.9, and Mg. •

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