PUZZLES AND JOKES
Clues Down: 1. Crispy corn or wheat tortillas, rolled and stuffed with a mixture of beans or meat, cheese, & lettuce. 2. Small unit of matter or chemical element. 3. To nominate for an honor, award, etc. 4. A body posture often associated with yoga. 5. A city in Gujarat (aka Baroda). 6. Law Enforcement. (*). 7. Plural of ‘is’. 8. A gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town. 9. First man and progenitor of the human race (Biblical). 12. The second month of the year. 15. Rupees. (*) 17. A member of peoples of the Jaintia hills of Assam. 20. Small Inventory Top Tier Site. (*) (UK). 22. More white than. 24. A granular crystalline rock consisting of a triclinic feldspar (as labradorite) and hypersthene. 25. Female person or animal previously mentioned. 26. Kept away from responsibility through cleverness. 28. The official residence and offices of an ambassador. 29. Spreads over a surface. 30. Achieve. 32. A clear savory jelly (as of fish or meat stock) used as a garnish or to make a meat, fish or vegetable mold. 35. Capital of Switzerland. 37. Real Estate Investing. (*) 38. Royal Australian Artillery. (*) 39. New York City. (*) 42. Large Scale. (*)
By Kirit Shukla
Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. A divine vigorous dance performed by Nataraja, (Shiva). 6. The graceful dance performed by Goddess Parvati in response to the cosmic dance of Tandav by the God Shiva. 10. Authority To Operate. (*) 11. More secure from threat of danger, harm or loss. 13. Outer Diameter. (*) 14. A fellow socialist or communist (form of address). 16. The annual agricultural show of Queensland, Australia. 18. A mantra used in contemplation of ultimate reality. 19. One who avoids or ignores those regarded as inferior. 21. A border of a cloth doubled back and stitched down. 23. Endocrine glands above the kidneys, produce hormones. 25. Female person or animal previously mentioned. 27. Cars. 29. A festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. (3/1/22) 31. The part of foot between the ankle and toes. 32. An abdominal muscle. 33. Eastern Daylight Time. (*) 34. Total Body Surface Area. (*) 36. An unpaid and overdue debt. 39. Turnips. (Scotland). 40. Sa, __ ,Ga, Ma...; Do, __. Mi, Fa... (A musical notation) 41. Everyday. 43. Research Information Systems. (*) 44. Square root of thirty-six. 45. Birth; Origin. Saathee.com
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Hee Hee
Jokes & Riddles From Around The World
Teacher: “What is something you can’t see but can grab?” Booddhoo: “Your ears, Sir!” ***** Father: “If you kick the dog, I will kick you. If you pull his ears, I will pull yours. Do you understand?” Son: “Yes, but what if I pull his tail?” ***** The local priests often gossiped and laughed loudly during their leisure time. One day, however, they were all quiet. The Cardinal asked, “Why are you all so silent?” One Priest answered. “Everyone is here today.”
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