Clues: Across

1. Letters (8)

7. Parts (5)

8. Extravagant exaggeration (9)

9. Melody (3)

10. Those sailing a boat (4)

11. One of Esau’s wives (6)

13. Strata (6)

14. Strain (6)

17. Come into sight (6)

18. Cain’s brother (4)

20. Employ (3)

22. Christian denomination (9)

23. Shine (5)

24. Stroked (8)

Clues: Down

1. Principle (5)

2. Irreverence (7)

3. … and Sidon (4)

4. Book of the OT (6)

5. Muslim God (5)

6. Dances (7)

7. Renewal (7)

12. John was one (7)

13. Worship (7)

15. Protects against decay (7)

16. Fruit (6)

17. Protection (5)

19. Done up (5)

21. Leer (4)

Crossword compiled by Jane Rice-Oxley

Answers to Autumn  2015 Crossword 149

Across: 1.Charter. 5.Heave. 8.Harat. 9.Prophet. 10.Deanery. 11.Arson. 12.Esther. 14.Ascent. 17.Extol. 19.Answers. 22.Irrupts. 23.Nonce. 24.Liege. 25.Riddled.

Down: 1.Caked. 2.Abreast. 3.Tithe. 4.Repays. 5.Hookahs. 6.Aphis. 7.Extinct. 12.Ezekiel. 13.Eclipse. 15.Eternal. 16.Caeser. 18.Three. 20.Synod. 21.Speed.

Crossword 150 - Christmas 2015

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