Crossword - This crossword is in the Give Us a Clue format. For each answer I give you the number of words, what the answer is (book, film etc) and obscure clues to get you there! A tad complicated perhaps but, hopefully, you will enjoy it!
Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter. Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number.
Starting with 17 across 2 words - song. First word - definite article. Second word: 3 syllables - 1st syllable: a planet; 2nd syllable: first letter of the alphabet; 3rd syllable: affirmative!
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see 12 across
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Starting with 17 across 3 words - film. First word: definite article; second word: someone who comes from an island in the Med (capital Valetta); third word: a bird of prey.
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see 6 down
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and 15 down and 5 across - three words - a play. First Word: 2 syllables: first syllable: propel a boat; second syllable: another word for "I"; third syllable: an expression of surprise. Second word: plus. Third Word: three syllables. First syllable: something you may find set in a necklace, ring etc; second syllable: usually goes before "by gum"!; third syllable: consumed.
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see 6 down
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see 6 down
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Definite article (used in several of the clues)
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see 6 down
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and 17 across and 13 down - Character from a book. First word: a noise a horse may make. Second word: definite article. Third Word: "pong".
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Starting with 17 across 2 words - TV programme. First Word: Definite article. Second Word: invoice.
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and 11 down, 16 across, 10 down, 17 across, 14 across, 1 down and 9 across - altogether 9 words - a song. First word: link two pieces of string together. Second word: indefinite article (NOT IN CROSSWORD). Third word: colour of the sun. Fourth word: strip of material one may wear in one's hair! Fifth word: circular. Sixth word: Definite article. Seventh Word: not young. Eighth and ninth words: what an acorn may grow into!
