SPECTATOR CROSSWORD No. 837

1 First turning to the east (6). 4 It's all very mysterious (8).

10 The way in which to sing a canon? (7), 11 Stormy night for a character on Egdon Heath (7).

12, 13 Old father and contrary gardener on the throne (7, 3, 4).

15 Does it make the teeth chatter? (7). 17 Password for dictators (7).

19 Not wanted in the works, or is it? (7).

21 Albert does this when on the watch (7).

23 Old Possum's are Practical) (4).

24 She didn't work on daisies at Cradley Heath (10).

27 'Do you remember an Inn, - T asked Belloc (7).

28 Calm era in the confectionery trade (7).

29 'Ah, what avails the - race!' (Landor) (8).

30 They're trying for a writer (6). DOWN

No doubt they, too, turn eventually if

tardily (9).

Eradicate the hindrance; it's quite

small (7).

Desirable aspect of aces in a coach (4-2-4).

What busy little things American women are! (6-3).

Hat that indicates that no gate-crashers will be allowed (4).

The mathematician scatters frost over

Ann (7).

Prisoner's Base (5).

Very early architect (4).

The judiciary takes particular notice (10).

For light-handed as well as light-footed competitors (5-4).

Torn parchments (4, 5).

A treat's in store for her (7).

Miss Woodhouse gets a very brief

acknowledgment from the signaller in

the morning (3, 4).

They may be sweet or toothsome (5).

Dislocated chin (4).

Ring up-for the little bloodsucker (4).

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Two prizes will be awarded: a copy of 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 .June 14 and addressed: Crossword No. 837, 99 Gower St., London, WCI.

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