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    Jan 31, 2021 6 minutes

    QUIZWORD by Alan Shuker

    Puzzle No 1583

    Clues across

    7. Launched in 1951, which printed publication peaked at 200 million copies per year by 2016 but is soon to be scrapped? (4,9)

    8. Which Norman was dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II and her mother? (8)

    9. What chemical cleaning agent is used when soldering or welding metals? (4)

    10. What is the capital and largest city of Colombia? (6)

    12. In which country does a blood donor receive a text message when their blood has been used? (6)

    14. What grain is used for pumpernickel? (3)

    15. What is a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders? (6)

    17. What is to sell goods to the public? (6)

    19. What period of Pablo Picasso paintings followed the suicide of his close friend in 1901? (4)

    21. The sea fish called jackass morwong in Australia is known by what name here?

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