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DSM Easy Crossword (with thanks to Rob Berry)
Clues ACROSS
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1. Heavy, woven fabric used in tent making (6) 4. Not very big (6) 8. A lorry (5) 9. Not neatly combed; scruffy (7) 10. A British peer of the lowest rank (5) 11. The range within which a voice can be heard (7) 12. A metric unit of length equal to 0.62 of a mile (9) 15. Farm vehicle (7) 16. A simple seat without a back or arms (5) 17. Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation (7) 18. Having a circular shape (5) 19. Not open (6) 20. Deliver a sermon (6)
Clues DOWN
2. Safety device (6) 3. A British military decoration for gallantry (8-5) 5. Any collection of valuables of unknown ownership found hidden, usually in the earth (8-5) 6. A portable computer (6) 7. A large self-service grocery store (11) 13. A severe or trying experience (6) 14. French brandy (6)
Clues Across
1. Grievously hope US tenants (not workers) can get an apartment. (9) 6. Stroud lacking leadership to assemble a dynasty? (5) 9. A long spell in the enclosure? (3) 10. Polisher of vehicle, hobo on round about? (11) 11. Car maker replacing article for nothing in Japanese city. (5) 12. Wasp; one in much trouble? (9) 14. View from the side of French island seen by short teacher? (7) 15. One putting tabs on US city rebel innovation. (7) 17. Initially lowly, yet I’m not grovelling like you in a deceitful way. (7) 19. North African architecture that it is said you can’t get enough of? (7) 20. New cast includes novelty seers and female stars? (9) 22. In last stages of dark era, lost many men in infamous massacre site. (5) 24. You have to be this to put up with canvas? (4, 7) 26. At this time can be found sitting in piano warehouse. (3) 27. Hiding drug in French city alcove. (5) 28. Call cut off after I follow form of serious music. (9)
Clues Down
1. Love for echo inspires conversion of sitting area into entrance. (5) 2. Bizarre Sunni notion to be one not joining the other workers’ group. (11) 3. That man caught nothing, is brought before mob for bullying? (9) 4. British weather at start of event, getting country in turmoil? (7) 5. Cut up in dinner, no starter; typical for that time! (7) 6. Accurate about source of convenient break in hostilities. (5) 7. Fake finishes found on grand ormolu cupboard. (3) 8. Renovated armchair; no, not
Italian, is an architectural feature. (5, 4) 13. Lunch time; it is disturbed by lots of races. (11) 14. Friend, boy and Scot following the style of Inigo Jones? (9) 16. Black goes oddly well for holdups? (9) 18. Cash may be redistributed to get a head-covering? (7) 19. Chaos in a city in Sicily. (7) 21. Representation of presenter borders on manic! (5) 23. Sheep confined by low country post. (5) 25. Essential to stick to involuntary reaction? (3)
WORD SQUARE
How many words of three or more letters can you make from the letters in our square?
There is one word of nine letters. If you want to make it harder, only allow words that contain the centre letter. We estimate about 150 words are possible. 0 - 40 Not bad 81 - 120 Very good 41 - 80 Quite good 121 + Expert
