14 Answer to Crossword No. 123 from last issue Answer to Cryptic Xword No. 123 from last issue Answer to Sudoku No. 123 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 30.09.2025. 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 7 6 1 5 3 9 2 4 8 9 2 8 1 7 4 5 3 6 3 4 5 2 6 8 7 1 9 8 9 6 3 1 7 4 5 2 5 1 4 6 9 2 3 8 7 2 7 3 8 4 5 6 9 1 6 3 9 7 5 1 8 2 4 1 5 2 4 8 6 9 7 3 4 8 7 9 2 3 1 6 5 ACROSS 1. The informer in the bizarre cur case. (7) 5. I hear a select group of people had the beer. (7) 9. Could sell us any fashion sexually. (9) 10. He comes in a sleigh the artisan tacked inside. (5) 11. Protest angrily at the bar. (4) 12. Former place for large public show. (10) 14. Postponed and fitted the cupboard. (7) 15. Informed that they had laid the turf. (7) 17. Colour around the cassette and have it rerecorded. (7) 19. Preserved the lost blood around the injured child. (7) 21. Absolute double for late station worker. (4,6) 23. Lazy essentially bid less. (4) 25. Notice likely to adjust. (5) 26. Princess’s father to rant and belittle. (9) 27. Inclined to tend red for a change. (7) 28. Clothed keeping padres sedated. (7) DOWN 1. Takes in sailors spheres. (7) 2. Rip off ten cents from the Northern Territory for seasoning. (9) 3. Shock most unlikely within. (4) 4. At ease lead Rex out. (7) 5. Time at length forever. (3,4) 6. Fool to fall ill before workers attackers. (10) 7. I was twice behind the info to find spirits. (5) 8. Prepared for dire ant problem. (7) 13. Peron quietly made a speech and disappeared. (10) 16. Diet time when young and inexperienced. (5,4) 17. Rewrite because it embarrassed quite a bit. (7) 18. Stripped and act around colour coming back. (7) 19. Sacred to lose blood around the ship. (7) 20. Does one get angry in the pool. (4,3) 22. The cactus was contained in the bag average. (5) 24. Search the deviate. (4) CRYPTIC 124 - Answer next issue 1 8 11 13 12 17 21 26 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 23 22 24 25 27 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 10 14 22 19 S U B M I T S S E T O R E T I C E N T E V O L V E O R S N E A C A D E M I C C R I S I S E G H T U P E N D I N G E R S L S W E E T E S T S I E N I M P O S T F A C T O T U M O E I O T C K N R E I E A R A B L E R E V E R E N T R K S R N E R E N S U E S 2 3 4 9 11 12 13 15 16 20 21 23 5 6 7 17 18 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 2 3 4 5 6 7 25 C C D E N T R A N C E P O L A R O I D I U A U S V I M M I N E N T F R I T T E R S E T I A A R O P P O S I N G G S N I E S E M I I E A L S O D E N O U N C E S I S L E T E S O S O A R R U A B L O W H O L E P A U L H V D E R O G A T E F O R E H E A D I I E W R R E N D A N G E R A S S E N T E R E G D A father passing by his son’s bedroom, was astonished to see the bed was nicely made, and everything was picked up. Then, he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter, with trembling hands... “Dear, Dad. It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend, because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you. I’ve been finding real passion with Stacy, and she is so nice, but I knew you would not approve of her because of her piercings, tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes, and because she is so much older than I am. But it’s not only the passion, Dad. She’s pregnant. Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods, and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children. Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone. We’ll be growing it for ourselves, and trading it with the other people in the commune, for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. Don’t worry, Dad. I’m 15, and I know how to take care of myself. Someday, I’m sure we’ll be back to visit, so you can get to know your many grandchildren. Love, your son, Joshua. P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at Jason’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the school report that’s on the kitchen table. Call when it is safe for me to come home! Just Joking
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