14 Answer to Crossword No. 133 from last issue Answer to Cryptic Xword No. 133 from last issue Answer to Sudoku No. 133 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 31.07.2026 Winner notified by post. Win a $50 GIFT Card Just Joking CRYPTIC 134 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 ACROSS 5. Seats to prepare for war around a hundred locks. (9) 8. Six go 50/50 and have a house. (5) 9. Inspires and moves at it furiously. (9) 10. The French Secret service love to rope cattle. (5) 11. Indistinct in fauna saliva. (5) 12. Incredible bird around the junction. (9) 13. He tested the metal as years go by. (7) 16. A turn Al mistook for normal. (7) 19. The unlikely favourites had lengthy drives. (9) 22. Strange nickname was found to be heredity. (5) 24. Strongpoint has setback contained. (5) 25. Sets aside the open vases. (9) 26. All was found the day before on the railway. (5) 27. Avoids the team on the stairs. (9) DOWN 1. Polite behaviour saw Hal intercepted by four break into tears. (8) 2. In the pulpit tasked with finding breads. (6) 3. Most impressive the pilot went around the embers. (8) 4. Recycled so gran could make a dress. (6) 5. Mona and Mia were disoriented by the toxic gas. (7) 6. Hands out so I reverse position. (5) 7. Support us in a spot. (7) 8. The manservant was consumed by naval etiquette. (5) 14. Wicked sibling caught at home. (8) 15. Disorderly so I tour waywardly. (7) 17. Most strictly imposed but still behave the most tipsy. (8) 18. A hundred we found inside many pests. (7) 19. Cooperative but told untruths although buried within. (6) 20. Express thanks in the Asian dish. (5) 21. Stayed prepared to settle. (6) 23. Scandinavians snore badly. (5) 2 3 4 9 11 12 13 15 16 20 21 23 1 8 10 14 22 5 6 7 17 18 19 C H A S T E I D R R T L I S T E N E D I N V O K E I S C M R M I S S I L E S I M P E D E S D N D N E C K T I E S A T L T L A M B A S T E I A N E V A C A N T S C R A M B L E I Y U H C A R E C E N T COLON I AL L E R N T Y I E L D S B R I D L E S C A S T L E S A N U A H T A T D E T E R M I N E A F T E R D E E L A G H I E R R S C O M P R E H E N D A P P R E C E L O O T E R S R I O T O U S S N A R P R E E N E D D O C K I N G U Y E R H E L P U S H B U T T O N A N N A P H L R U L T S E B O L A A N G L I C A N S T N C I H A T E S L A C K E N T T A R G E T S 1 8 11 13 17 21 26 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 23 22 24 25 27 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 3 9 6 2 8 4 7 1 1 8 6 3 4 7 5 9 2 7 2 4 5 9 1 3 6 8 6 9 2 7 3 4 8 1 5 8 4 7 1 5 6 9 2 3 3 1 5 9 8 2 6 4 7 2 5 1 8 6 9 7 3 4 4 6 3 2 7 5 1 8 9 9 7 8 4 1 3 2 5 6 I saw something online the other day about a group that goes “Naked Hiking.” And I thought, you know what? That actually sounds kind of nice. Just getting back to nature. So, turns out “Naked Hiking” means no GPS, no music, no maps, no distractions. Probably should’ve looked that one up first… Still, these cops seem nice...I think I’m going to need bail money. H H H H H H H H When people asked a 100-year-old man his secret to good health and longevity was. The old man said: “I’ll let you into a secret. I’ve been married for 75 years. When we got married, I promised my wife that whenever we quarrelled, the loser would have to walk 5 kilometres. So, I’ve been walking 5 kilometres every day for 75 years!” Someone then asked, “But how is your wife still so healthy too?” The old man replied: “You wanna know the truth… she’s been following me to make sure I really finish the 5 kilometres!”
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