27 MARCH 1971, Page 24

Solution to Crossword No. 1472. Across: 1 Dog- days 5

Paladin 9 Morassy 10 Gophers 11 Baby- lonian 12 Emma 13 Pal 14 Encumbering 17 Phil- anderer 19 Via 20 Erse 22 Dissonance 26 Paid off 27 Elegise 28 Tuesday 29 Assents. Down : 1 Demob 2 Garibaldi 3 Absolve 4 Sayon 5 Pig farmer 6 Lope 7 Dream 8 Nostalgia 13 Pepper- pot 15 Caddis fly 16 Invention 18 Renders 21 Spine 23 Sheba 24 Evens 25 Ford.

Winner: Mrs Una C. Adams, 29 Rodney Drive, Corby, Northants.