16 Answer to Crossword No. 131 from last issue Answer to Cryptic Xword No. 131 from last issue Answer to Sudoku No. 131 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. Entries close 31.05.2026 Winner notified by post. Win a $50 GIFT Card Just Joking 9 8 3 6 1 4 7 2 5 2 4 1 9 5 7 3 8 6 5 6 7 2 8 3 9 1 4 3 9 5 7 2 6 1 4 8 4 7 6 1 9 8 2 5 3 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 7 5 9 4 3 1 8 6 2 1 2 8 5 6 9 4 3 7 6 3 4 8 7 2 5 9 1 2 3 4 9 11 12 13 15 16 20 21 23 1 8 10 14 22 5 6 7 17 18 19 C L O S E T G R S U P H A R V E S T S C A S I N O U V O U R U M B R E L L A MOV ING A E B T H A N D L I N G E T E I R E L E A S E S S G X N T R I V I A S P I T E F U L N N E I O I N F E C T F R A C T I O N U I T E L G A L L I C S I M P L E T O N M E D A L T E A A U E R E R E T I N A L M E A N E S T I H D E B T S S P R O N O U N C E D U S E D E D W T R L E O S A N D E D M A R R O W G E D F W N I M P A R T D O W N E R N A S R L M E R R A R E R E A L L O C A T E U T C G I W L D M E A S U R E C H E A T E D M K R N L R O E Y I E L D T R E A S U R E R 1 8 11 13 17 21 26 28 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 5. Understand she returned in the middle to add to the finish. (9) 8. The maiden embraced the big apple speed. (5) 9. The lad on the harbour found the sauces. (9) 10. Accrue land in a ruthless manner. (5) 11. Found the relation eastwards in pleasant surrounds. (5) 12. I stressed about being flashiest. (9) 13. Blamed the cue cads stole. (7) 16. Find the farm machine in an area as a substitute. (7) 19. A mineral from a dog and daisy? (9) 22. Grandpa stayed inside for the Italian meal. (5) 24. I was in bed to see the falling star. (5) 25. It is of great significance I am left with a worker. (9) 26. Rebuild snare to be more sensible. (5) 27. Maybe needs dare to sing romantically to. (9) DOWN 1. Understand the Scottish monster to show unkindness. (8) 2. Bid for the supply boat. (6) 3. Cheeky to put denim misfit. (8) 4. Talk about the French cabin. (6) 5. A song about people from a country. (8) 6. Strain to find the East behind the pious. (5) 7. Disagree with hundreds being despatched. (7) 8. Steals and ends up in these. (5) 14. Demanding to hold on around the end.(8) 15. Keeps and ties tight. (7) 17. Its obvious for father to go back and forwards for opening. (8) 18. Responded and created havoc. (7) 19. Confront a head of compliance with price (6) 20. Change in salt erratic. (5) 21. Written account about wine. (6) 23. Proper help on the road. (5) CRYPTIC 132 Answer next issue 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 3 4 5 6 7 I was in Kmart today and ended up behind a grandfather with his very loud, very impatient grandson. The kid was demanding lollies, toys — you name it — and making quite the scene. Through it all, the granddad stayed calm, softly saying, “Easy now, Ethan… we’ll be done soon, buddy.” A few minutes later, another meltdown… “Hang in there, Ethan… just a little longer,” he said, still cool as ever. By the checkout, the kid was tossing things out of the cart, but the granddad didn’t raise his voice once. “Alright, Ethan… relax now, we’re almost out of here,” he said gently. I was honestly impressed, so I followed them out to the parking lot and said, “Sir, I just wanted to say — you handled that amazingly. Staying that calm with little Ethan… that takes patience. He’s lucky to have you.” The granddad smiled and said, “Thanks… but I’m Ethan. That little brat’s name is Jason.”
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