" THE SPECTATOR " CROSSWORD No. 240 PI prize of

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ACROSS Plants that are used dark blinds ?

8. The usual standard is affirm the length of life. 12. This tier is a line.

14. " • . . money in thy purse."

16. All the accompanying melody amounts to is a shop-table detail.

17. Ten at matins (anag.).

20. rev. You will find this charm- ing thing costly.

21. rev. Mantalini found his life "one demd . . . grind ! " 23. Claim unduly. 24. rev. This tuft of silky hairs produces stupor.

25. You'll need a tip before you get this song.

26. See 2.

27. Comes face to face.

28. " Thy old . . . ring yet in my ancient ears."

31. " I... not proud Philosophy To teach me what thou art."

32. Steps seen (antsg.).

I. as to DOWN

I. Colour that contains about 31 grains. 2. Foreign gentleman about 26.

3. Another kind of blow goes with this in retaliation.

4. This solitary abode need never be without wine.

5. This current has shockin3 possibilities.

6. Summary that requires a large volume !

7. Sat upset around a region of large extent.

9. These ardent followers always get a vote.

so. All musicians find this lady attractive.

1. Soldier who is never without a weapon.

13. This takes a long time.

15. Samson did not remain this way 1 8. Chooses.

19. Take in to the stomach.

22. Skate on for this cloth. 27. My first is unchecked in my second in 7.

29. rev. Fruit with 3o. 3o. rev. See 29.