PUZZLES AND JOKES
Clues Down: 1. One of the paired essential female reproductive organs that produce eggs & in vertebrates female sex hormones. 2. Grandpa in Gujarati. 3. A large compound muscle of the inner hip. 4. A small short hair, seta, or bristle. 5. A chemical element symbol for “Tin.” 6. Of the recurring beat in a rhythmic series of sound. 7. Antioxidant Infusion Drinks; also a lady servant in India. 8. Partial or total darkness. 9. Having sufficient power or skill to do something. 10. An intermediate state that is not clearly defined. 12. Arising from anger. 16. Relating to Amir Pnueli, Israeli scientist known for his work on temporal logic. 18. The daughter of the Titans Coeus & Phoebe. (Greek) 21. The capital of Saudi Arabia. 22. A downtown commercial and financial area in Chittagong,; also the second largest city of Bangladesh. 24. The business conducted or services offered by a bank. 25. Sudden and unexpected. 27. Hectare. (*) 29. A group of native American people who were living in what is now New Jersey and along the Delaware River. 31. Another name of Shankar Bhagwan. 33. A Western US mountain state. Capital: Salt Lake City. 35. A working frame for oxen. 39. Women's Tennis Association. (*) 41. The fifth sign of the Western Zodiac. 43. Inspector General. (*)
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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. The Indian classical dance that originated in Orissa. 7. To be the father or sire of; to procreate. 11. A city in Venezuela; Seaport in Spain on Mediterranean. 13. Leg Before Wicket (*). (In Cricket) 14. To revise & make ready (a manuscript) for a publication. 15. The capital and largest city of Libya. 17. Large white hoary cushion plants of New Zealand uplands (small solitary flower heads); Sheep Plant. 19. A Christmas carol. 20. A pick used to pluck a stringed instrument like guitar. 22. Anti-satellite weapons. 23. One of the two organs in your face used for seeing. 24. Body Guard. (*) 25. Before. 26. Ohio. (*) 28. The common Arabic word for God in English. 30. Short for brassieres. 32. A hearer. 34. A Sanskrit word in India that means Zodiac. 36. To express gratitude to. 37. Urinary Bladder. (*) 38. A state in US. Cap. Des Moines. 40. A claw-like plate at the tip of the fingers and toes. 42. Durga; The wife of Lord Shiva. 44. Protons, Neutrons, Electrons. (*) 45. Touchdown. (*) 46. Also Known As. (*) 47. Of or connected with ancient Greece. Saathee.com
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Jokes & Riddles From Around The World
Wife: “My doctor advised me to take rest for a month in Switzerland or Hawaii. Where should I go?” Husband: “To another doctor.” ***** Two men were arguing about whose dog was smarter. The first man said, “My dog is so smart that when the mailman comes, he takes the mail and brings it to me.” The second man replied, “I know…”. The first man was surprised and asked, “How did you know?” The second man said, “My dog told me.” ***** A mathematician wandered back home at 3am, only to be cornered by his wife. “You’re late!” she scolded. “You said you’d be home by 11:45.” “Actually,” the mathematician replied, “I said I’d be home a quarter of 12.” 86
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