Find A Word
Win 5 x $50
We’ve hidden a collection of astrology-related words in the grid. These words can be spelt horizontally, vertically, diagonally, backwards and forwards, but always in a straight line. When you have found all the words listed below you should have 14 letters left over. These will spell the winning word. Write the winning answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for a chance to win $50.
AQUARIUS
ASCENDANT
BIRTH DATE
BULL
CANCER
CAPRICORN
CERES
CONJUNCTION
CRAB
CRESCENT MOON
CYCLE
DESCENDANT
EARTH
GOAT
HOROSCOPE
INFLUENCE
NEPTUNE
PLANETS
PLUTO
POSITION
PREDICTION
PROGRESSION
READING
SAGITTARIUS
SCORPIO
TAURUS
TRANSIT
WATER CARRIER
ZODIAC
Solution in next month’s issue.
Easy Crossword
ACROSS
1. Obviously, so it seems
8. Cardboard box
9. Space around page of text
10. Groomed
14. Mountain tops
17. Old cloth
18. Kilt or sarong, eg
20. Metal in an unprocessed state
21. Conceals
24. Sincerely, in …
29. Location of tastebuds
30. Talking points
31. Motionlessness, immobility
DOWN
2. Chooses by ballot, … for
3. Polka or foxtrot, eg
4. Appellation
5. Bulky, big
6. Gala, fete
7. Run tongue over, … a stamp
10. Arrival into the world
11. Encouraged, … on
12. Owns, possesses
13. Operate a vehicle
15. Cropped up
16. Sniffed, … the air
19. Black road-surface material
22. Laundry appliance
23. Number of notes in an octave
25. Foreign or unfamiliar, an … concept
26. Snouts
27. Look for, search
28. Entry chime, door … Solution in next month’s issue.
Win 5 x $50
When you complete the crossword, the letters on the shaded squares, reading left to right, top to bottom, will spell the winning answer. When you have the winning answer, write the answer on the coupon on the last Puzzles page for your chance to win $50.
The Colossus
ACROSS
1. Frog larva
6. Peter Carey novel, Oscar and …
11. Mythical creature, Loch Ness …
15. Ottawa’s country
16. Mottle with spots
17. Open the gate, eg
18. Dummy pill
19. Goal-kickers
20. Do as ordered
23. London landmark, Marble …
25. Penitentiary
29. Large jugs
32. Give voice
35. Sneer at, taunt
38. Not tied, your laces are …
39. Large pitcher
40. Set foot down, … on
41. Doorway in
43. Manages toget through, … with the crisis
44. Bought stocks and shares, … money
46. Fragrant-flowered climber (5,3)
48. Roman