16 Answer to Crossword No. 121 from last issue Answer to Cryptic Xword No. 121 from last issue Answer to Sudoku No. 121 from last issue TO ENTER SEND YOUR COMPLETED CRYPTIC CROSSWORD TO: “Over 50s Cryptic Crossword Competition” PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town City Q. 4220 Write your name and address on the back of an envelope. First correct entry drawn will win a $50 Gift Card. Entries close 31.07.2025. Winner notified by mail. Coles Supermarkets, Coles Central, Coles Express, Myer, including Myer.com.au, Target, Kmart, Officeworks, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor. Win a $50 GIFT Card Just Joking! 2 4 9 1 5 7 3 6 8 5 1 6 2 3 8 4 7 9 3 7 8 4 9 6 2 5 1 9 6 5 3 4 1 7 8 2 4 8 1 7 2 9 6 3 5 7 2 3 6 8 5 9 1 4 1 3 2 5 6 4 8 9 7 8 5 4 9 7 3 1 2 6 6 9 7 8 1 2 5 4 3 1 8 11 13 17 21 26 28 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 CRYPTIC 122 ACROSS 1. Knowledge of special arrangement. (11) 6. Scour back the prickle. (3) 8. A hundred birds gathering could be cowardly. (6) 9. An agreement to make smaller. (8) 11. Sew canvas to start a journey. (4, 4 ) 12. A flower for a drink. (6) 13. A cot is erected for the uncomplaining person. (5) 15. The bedroom cabinet contained an alternative for the naval officer. (9) 17. Originally train teen to play host. (9) 19. The bunch around us were endearing. (5) 21. Worried to use any ill treated. (6) 23. Expected to drink to be presented. (8) 26. Follower there and everywhere. (8) 27. Hundreds resentment caused trouble. (6) 28. Make a mistake in her reasoning. (3) 29. Card game the French ban in a small town. (11) DOWN 1. Wages I receive in loose change. (7) 2. Find an open castle in an American capital city. (9) 3. Dances and sways. (5) 4. A symbol and bent coin. (4) 5. Well known I soon tour all over. (9) 6. An animal is on a road. (5) 7. Go back to the rocky terrace. (7) 10. Quiz included a bit of metal. (4) 14. Opener for Irish county’s team. (9) 16. Mistake beyond vision. (9) 17. Copy a dead bird. (7) 18. Discover Rhino using common sense. (4) 20. Tip ride out in rough seas. (4, 3) 22. Get heroin internally for an anaesthetic. (5) 24. Rank 50 in step. (5) 25. Opposed to in mean time. (4) Three guys are newbies in Police Recruitment, and are passing their first test. Their commander in chief shows a picture of a suspected scumbag, and asks the following: Are there any distinguishing features in this man’s face that would make him stand out as a potential suspect?” He’s got just one eye...said the first recruit.... Seriously??....It’s a profile pic, can’t you see that...??? He’s got just one ear, said the second recruit... You’ve got to be kidding me...????? I’ve told you boys that it’s a profile pic.....left profile, to be exact..... He’s using contact lenses, Sir, said the third recruit.... Brilliant...!!!! How did you come to that conclusion, with just a profile pic....????? How the hell could he keep his glasses in place, with just an eye and one ear...?????? 1 8 11 13 17 21 26 28 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 29 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 S K I N F L I N T A E S O P P N R N A B E A R E D H E A D S T E L L A R O I E I T T L A U N A F F E C T E D P O O L T N O A R S F L C A R R O T S S T I F L E S A E A O L U N T O L D U P S C A L E B R L B P K A E T R I P B L O O M S B U R Y R C O E S T D E A S K A N C E I N I T I A L C L U D T L N E T E E M S S E E S L I G H T 1 8 10 14 22 19 C L O S E R S S S O I E S T I M A T E N U D G E S E I A Q N T E M P T I N G UNFAI R E C E L A S S E S S E S S I U P T O R M E N T S P L R A P O L I T E S A N G U I N E E N N G R C O A T E D I G N O R A N T S I E T N S I E V E D 2 3 4 9 11 12 13 15 16 20 21 23 5 6 7 17 18
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