The Archive · 1941

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7 In normal circumstances the better the housewife the less use she has for this (9) 8 Plunder got afoot? (5) 10 Nowadays they are more likely to Carry proposals than ladies (8) 11 A pig-sticker's trophies perhaps (6) 12 Mrs. J. Sprat couldn't eat it (4) 18 A golfer tale about this shot would be fishy in part (8) 1$ Talk of some circles about us (7) 17 An angler would consider Jack a Suitable name for this old soldier (7) 20 Not men of the trees but some towns-men (8) 22 Even the modest billiard player is excused for putting this on (4) 25 Fishermen: use this and the wives before fifty can make it (6) 28 One is given thus thankful for the sound of this on a cold night (8)

It is foolish but always starts in a New Year (5) 28 Charm with the start of a modern Political creed (9)

1In rowing circles this means only one boat oddly enough (5)

2 This sort of offering is in fulfilment of a vow (6) 3 Hereon is a dangerous position though there is restitution after all 4 College obviously not all old (7)

5 Should this drink be cold ta be in good condition? (8)

6 Epithet for a modern man-of-war (9)

9 A toy irf the uppermost place (4)

14 Fluctuating unpaid account (9)

16 Mary going Sway are causing a split 18 The golf pro giving this lesson will show the example (8)

19 Combination of a horse and a ship!

Some puzzle this (7) 21 The source of the meal (4)

23 Changing colour (8) 34 A modern allowance (5)

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