Crossword Classic #17

Crossword Classic #17

From the February 7, 1948, issue.

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ACROSS

1  Post time ? (8, 7)

9  These are seen in a tour, also. (5)

10  Communist movement? (9)

11  Kind of crane. (7)

12  Wear around the state of atmospheric conditions. (7)

13  Mangles. ( 7 )

14  Descriptive of a soldier’s career. (7)

16  Reputedly the author of “Include me out!” (7)

19  Overhead in Paris. (7)

21  A kind of hare always to allow around. (7)

23  They speak pure Italian. (7)

24  Are its counters rarely filled ? (5,4)

25  When light, it doesn’t stop you. (5)

26  What class is like a cliche for clean speed? (5, 2, 1, 7)

DOWN

1  These imply a trip might be taken. (9, 6 )

2  The dormouse used it in inventing the umbrella. (9)

3  Change for tea after a nap. (7)

4  Wears a beard as a change. (7)

5  Stop nothing to get married when it’s given. (7)

6  What casters do for a spell. (7)

7  The “Fighting” are anything but! (5)

8  Not a private trouble. (7, 8)

15  The spy is not captured. (4, 5)

17  Indian’s scalp-lock ? (7)

18  Let out after dinner. (7)

19  Tom’s father? (7)

20  A gas is a queer weapon for a Zulu. (7)

22  Drive the stage to carry his output. (5)

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