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    Nov 08, 2020 6 minutes

    QUIZWORD by Alan Shuker

    Puzzle No 1572

    Clues across

    1. Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu, Italy’s entry for the 1958 Eurovision, became better known as what hit for Dean Martin? (6)

    5. What is a frozen drip of water? (6)

    9. Which US state has no native snakes, no billboards and no daylight saving time? (6)

    10. In a song, what short section links the verse and chorus? (6)

    11. Which New Zealand tree was formerly known as a red pine? (4)

    12. What is a defensive tower above a gate of a castle? (8)

    14. What is a period of play in a game of polo? (6)

    16. Who looked after the horses of people staying at an inn? (6)

    19. What dish has rice, hardboiled eggs and cooked flaked fish? (8)

    21. What wine is pink in colour? (4)

    22. Which band had a 1999 hit with ? (6)

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