CLUES No. 851

ACROSS: 1. Crop or yield of one farming season. (7) 5. More mature in age. (5) 8. Authority for Rehabilitation of Persons, Properties and Industries but lacking Persons. (5) 9. Poured out or forth; shed; disseminated. (7) 10. Grumbles under one’s breath. (7) 11. Social class. (5) 12. ‘Snake-woman’ of Greek mythology. (6) 14. Resting places for the dear departed. (6) 17. George and Mildred – the popular

English sitcom. (5) 19. Moved or progressed slowly or laboriously. (7) 22. Convey to addressee. (7) 23. Elegance or beauty of form,

manner, or action. (5) 24. Defeats comprehensively. (5) 25. Softens in feeling, temper, or determination. (7) DOWN: 1. Part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for

the residence of women. (5) 2. Well known, famous. (7) 3. Wipe out mistake. (5) 4. Bloodsucking African flies. (6) 5. He holds a position of rank or authority in the

forces. (7) 6. Medicinal potions (5) 7. Relief from wrong or injury. (7) 12. Architectural feature, as a loggia or balcony. (7) 13. Tries hard (7) 15. Knave (7) 16. He keeps a tally of the runs in a match. (6) 18. Eastern mixed rice dish. (5) 20. Unicellular or multicellular organisms (5) 21. The sediments of liquids. (5) Entries should be written clearly and addressed to:

to reach on or before 12 noon, on May 12, 2016. Write: on the top left hand corner of the envelope. The first all correct entry opened wins a prize of Rs. 1500 and the second Rs. 1000. There are also five consolation prizes of Rs. 500 each. Names of the winners and the correct solution will appear on May 15, 2016. Name ................................................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................................

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