[Contents]Puzzle No. 57SEVEN GREEK CROSSESByJohn B. Sirich, Jr.We counted the half-crosses to make up Mr. Sirich’s grand total. Please note: no unkeyed letters, no abbreviations or contractions, and comparatively few two- and three-letter words. Also double interlock throughout. Io triumphe!1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253[26]HORIZONTAL1Domestic animal (female)5Interlaced9Spanish dance11Charge with gas13Devoured14Bitter16Monastic female17Exclamation18Pile loosely19Perform20Civil War general22Long hair of lions (pl.)24Stitch25Ran rapidly27Foundation29Procured30Member31Gave formally33Begins35Vehicle36Dried fruit (bot.)38Term of address40Article41Large snake42Note of musical scale43Contest45Impost47Rear48Become planted deeply50Celestials52Facile53PortionVERTICAL1Nurturer2Beverage3Regarding4Age5Interlacement6Conjunction7Large vehicle8Studies9Syrian god10Group of eight11Oriental measure12Sufficient (poet)15End of day (poet)21Avid22Unit of measure23An ascidian24Indications26Fish28Perceive31Dog32Charge33City in Nebraska34Sibilant rale35Hollow37Procured39Rodents44Age45Plaything46Finish47Bronze49Bone51Proceed[29][Contents]Puzzle No. 58BOOLA BOOLAByHassler WhitneyConsidering how often the convenient “eli” finds its way into Cross Words, it is quite right to include this puzzle from New Haven. It is undoubtedly meant for freshmen, for despite a loose center and several unkeyed letters it shouldn’t be too difficult.12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667[28]HORIZONTAL1Adore4Suggests7Prepare for publication10Article11Fish eggs13Ovum15Preposition16End20Consumed22Snare23Look at25Demons26Recent27Serpent28Edge29Thigh31Decay34Condition37Egg-shaped38Periods39Examinations41Punitive42Japanese fish44Exist45Fool47Utensils49Quality50Numeral51Female deer53Lair55Shorthand memoranda60Parent62Disturbance63Vegetable64Exists65Excitement66Wrench67DepressionVERTICAL1Molten rock2Upon3Before4A fold in cloth5Not any6Outfit7Self8Pronoun9Ripped12Metallic earths14Young person16Enticements17Motionless18Small particles19European country21It exists (contr.)24Affirmative27Take30Poles32Beverage33Negative35Small mound36Beverage40Spanish game41Diminish43Imitate46Observe48Hurried49Flat cord50Ends52Monster54Refuge56Sailor57At once58Adept59Possessed61Preposition64Not out[31][Contents]Puzzle No. 59AT EASEByJohn FaselIf you are angry and want something to fight with, don’t try this one. It won’t give you much of a wrestle—that is, if you are one of those hard-boiled solvers. But if you haven’t reached the state of complete addiction, or if you merely want a fillip, Mr. Fasel’s construction will please you.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556[30]HORIZONTAL1Large drinking bowl5Ruin9Geometrical figure10Unlimited quantity12Fine particles of stone14Is situated15Footprint17Serpent of S. Amer.18Near19Plots of ground21Jumbled type22Projecting part of wheel23Alkaline solution25Composed of the number two27To earn29Whirl31Serious32Listlessness33Diffuse34Point of compass36Frosted38Small horse40Penetrated41Pronoun43Plain46Prefix, equal47Jurisprudence49Affray50Clear from weeds51To repeat the sound of53Vicious54Fondles55Hourly56S. A. quadrupedVERTICAL1To adhere2Individual3Concerning4Market5Brine pit6Roman weight7Vehicle8Button9A multitude11Mother-of-pearl13Flower15Covering16A fish19Knight errant20Granitic rock22Mark used in writing24Evolve26Exclamation of disgust27Fix28Mark aimed at30Wither33To designate35Division of stable37Quantities39Boy’s name40Beverage42Every one44The linden45To be in flower46Jot48Pronoun50Ejaculatory sound52Conjunction54Father[33][Contents]Puzzle No. 60NOT TOO HARDBySaul BermanThis constructor built a form that gave himself a lot of two-letter words. Are two-letter words permitted in English? They are. But there are only a few of them in existence and, consequently, they are repeated often.123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172[32]HORIZONTAL1Signify5Appointments10Nimbus12Mexican dollar13Negation15Timid18Exclam. of surprise20Above22Moderates23White25Legendary character27Chill28Violent strains29By30Salutations32Prescribed regimen34Exclamation35French article36Passage out37Certain quantity38Printers’ measure39Parent41Deposited44Holds a session47Another parent49One or any50On the top51Imitate52A reëntrant angle53Primeval deity55Rent57Wear away59Musical character60Acts involving civil action62By word of mouth63The man or person64Head hunters of Luzon67Selenium (symbol)68Break69Rate of exchange71City in Utah72AngryVERTICAL1Hush (exclam.)2Master3Man’s name4Floor in a warehouse6Mimics7Cardinal number8One sensible of the beautiful9Consequently11Galvanize13Pert. to knots14Egg shaped16Impose17Exploits18Turning machine19Flagrant crime21Unit of measure24Relating to26Goddess of night28Enclose31Toe or finger33Style of capital39Repair40Imbecile41Lounging42Cape on Atlantic Coast43Distress44Vigorous argument45Definite article46Woman’s club47Greedy king (myth.)48Anoint54Symbol for tellurium56Misses58Marking an alternative60Drink61Asterisk65To go about idly66Self68Thus70Bone[35][Contents]Puzzle No. 61THE EASIEST WAYByMildred M. SandersHere are all your favorite three-letter words in neat array. With such practice as this one, you’ll soon get to know every three-letter word in the dictionary.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071[34]HORIZONTAL1Intervals of time7Ordain13Bad, soft coal14African animal16Creeks17A fish19Wrath20Flowed21Behold23Males25To feel pain26Pronoun27Associate29Projection31Spanish epic32Spanish particle33Vehicle mounted on runners35Hang down37A tree38Lad39Trap40Vessel41Annoy43Flambeau45No more than48A large fabulous bird49To decay50Possessive pronoun52Hasten53Preposition54To undermine56A viscous substance58A parent59To plan60To interdict62To bore into64Indigo plant66Fertile spot68Bobbin70Infatuated71A sweetmeatVERTICAL1Sacred songs2Unit of measure in printing3To repent of4Article5To cheat6Snow shoe7To imitate8Jumbled type9Elliptical10Substance resulting from the decomposition of a body by electrolysis11New England12African fly15Exist18To lease20Free22Highly inflammable liquid24Negative25To be ill26Product of dissociation28Small three masted vessel30Fungus of rye31Sure hold32Measure34Diminutive child36Melody37Dog41Noisy quarrel42Nonsense43Child’s toy44Stroke46Odd47Empower49Sharp blow51Rested54Sailor55Possesses57Uncommon59Glove60Exclamation expressing disgust61Nothing63Coop65None66Bone67Therefore69For example[37]
[Contents]Puzzle No. 57SEVEN GREEK CROSSESByJohn B. Sirich, Jr.We counted the half-crosses to make up Mr. Sirich’s grand total. Please note: no unkeyed letters, no abbreviations or contractions, and comparatively few two- and three-letter words. Also double interlock throughout. Io triumphe!1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253[26]HORIZONTAL1Domestic animal (female)5Interlaced9Spanish dance11Charge with gas13Devoured14Bitter16Monastic female17Exclamation18Pile loosely19Perform20Civil War general22Long hair of lions (pl.)24Stitch25Ran rapidly27Foundation29Procured30Member31Gave formally33Begins35Vehicle36Dried fruit (bot.)38Term of address40Article41Large snake42Note of musical scale43Contest45Impost47Rear48Become planted deeply50Celestials52Facile53PortionVERTICAL1Nurturer2Beverage3Regarding4Age5Interlacement6Conjunction7Large vehicle8Studies9Syrian god10Group of eight11Oriental measure12Sufficient (poet)15End of day (poet)21Avid22Unit of measure23An ascidian24Indications26Fish28Perceive31Dog32Charge33City in Nebraska34Sibilant rale35Hollow37Procured39Rodents44Age45Plaything46Finish47Bronze49Bone51Proceed[29]
Puzzle No. 57SEVEN GREEK CROSSESByJohn B. Sirich, Jr.
ByJohn B. Sirich, Jr.
We counted the half-crosses to make up Mr. Sirich’s grand total. Please note: no unkeyed letters, no abbreviations or contractions, and comparatively few two- and three-letter words. Also double interlock throughout. Io triumphe!1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253[26]HORIZONTAL1Domestic animal (female)5Interlaced9Spanish dance11Charge with gas13Devoured14Bitter16Monastic female17Exclamation18Pile loosely19Perform20Civil War general22Long hair of lions (pl.)24Stitch25Ran rapidly27Foundation29Procured30Member31Gave formally33Begins35Vehicle36Dried fruit (bot.)38Term of address40Article41Large snake42Note of musical scale43Contest45Impost47Rear48Become planted deeply50Celestials52Facile53PortionVERTICAL1Nurturer2Beverage3Regarding4Age5Interlacement6Conjunction7Large vehicle8Studies9Syrian god10Group of eight11Oriental measure12Sufficient (poet)15End of day (poet)21Avid22Unit of measure23An ascidian24Indications26Fish28Perceive31Dog32Charge33City in Nebraska34Sibilant rale35Hollow37Procured39Rodents44Age45Plaything46Finish47Bronze49Bone51Proceed[29]
We counted the half-crosses to make up Mr. Sirich’s grand total. Please note: no unkeyed letters, no abbreviations or contractions, and comparatively few two- and three-letter words. Also double interlock throughout. Io triumphe!
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[Contents]Puzzle No. 58BOOLA BOOLAByHassler WhitneyConsidering how often the convenient “eli” finds its way into Cross Words, it is quite right to include this puzzle from New Haven. It is undoubtedly meant for freshmen, for despite a loose center and several unkeyed letters it shouldn’t be too difficult.12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667[28]HORIZONTAL1Adore4Suggests7Prepare for publication10Article11Fish eggs13Ovum15Preposition16End20Consumed22Snare23Look at25Demons26Recent27Serpent28Edge29Thigh31Decay34Condition37Egg-shaped38Periods39Examinations41Punitive42Japanese fish44Exist45Fool47Utensils49Quality50Numeral51Female deer53Lair55Shorthand memoranda60Parent62Disturbance63Vegetable64Exists65Excitement66Wrench67DepressionVERTICAL1Molten rock2Upon3Before4A fold in cloth5Not any6Outfit7Self8Pronoun9Ripped12Metallic earths14Young person16Enticements17Motionless18Small particles19European country21It exists (contr.)24Affirmative27Take30Poles32Beverage33Negative35Small mound36Beverage40Spanish game41Diminish43Imitate46Observe48Hurried49Flat cord50Ends52Monster54Refuge56Sailor57At once58Adept59Possessed61Preposition64Not out[31]
Puzzle No. 58BOOLA BOOLAByHassler Whitney
ByHassler Whitney
Considering how often the convenient “eli” finds its way into Cross Words, it is quite right to include this puzzle from New Haven. It is undoubtedly meant for freshmen, for despite a loose center and several unkeyed letters it shouldn’t be too difficult.12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667[28]HORIZONTAL1Adore4Suggests7Prepare for publication10Article11Fish eggs13Ovum15Preposition16End20Consumed22Snare23Look at25Demons26Recent27Serpent28Edge29Thigh31Decay34Condition37Egg-shaped38Periods39Examinations41Punitive42Japanese fish44Exist45Fool47Utensils49Quality50Numeral51Female deer53Lair55Shorthand memoranda60Parent62Disturbance63Vegetable64Exists65Excitement66Wrench67DepressionVERTICAL1Molten rock2Upon3Before4A fold in cloth5Not any6Outfit7Self8Pronoun9Ripped12Metallic earths14Young person16Enticements17Motionless18Small particles19European country21It exists (contr.)24Affirmative27Take30Poles32Beverage33Negative35Small mound36Beverage40Spanish game41Diminish43Imitate46Observe48Hurried49Flat cord50Ends52Monster54Refuge56Sailor57At once58Adept59Possessed61Preposition64Not out[31]
Considering how often the convenient “eli” finds its way into Cross Words, it is quite right to include this puzzle from New Haven. It is undoubtedly meant for freshmen, for despite a loose center and several unkeyed letters it shouldn’t be too difficult.
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[Contents]Puzzle No. 59AT EASEByJohn FaselIf you are angry and want something to fight with, don’t try this one. It won’t give you much of a wrestle—that is, if you are one of those hard-boiled solvers. But if you haven’t reached the state of complete addiction, or if you merely want a fillip, Mr. Fasel’s construction will please you.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556[30]HORIZONTAL1Large drinking bowl5Ruin9Geometrical figure10Unlimited quantity12Fine particles of stone14Is situated15Footprint17Serpent of S. Amer.18Near19Plots of ground21Jumbled type22Projecting part of wheel23Alkaline solution25Composed of the number two27To earn29Whirl31Serious32Listlessness33Diffuse34Point of compass36Frosted38Small horse40Penetrated41Pronoun43Plain46Prefix, equal47Jurisprudence49Affray50Clear from weeds51To repeat the sound of53Vicious54Fondles55Hourly56S. A. quadrupedVERTICAL1To adhere2Individual3Concerning4Market5Brine pit6Roman weight7Vehicle8Button9A multitude11Mother-of-pearl13Flower15Covering16A fish19Knight errant20Granitic rock22Mark used in writing24Evolve26Exclamation of disgust27Fix28Mark aimed at30Wither33To designate35Division of stable37Quantities39Boy’s name40Beverage42Every one44The linden45To be in flower46Jot48Pronoun50Ejaculatory sound52Conjunction54Father[33]
Puzzle No. 59AT EASEByJohn Fasel
ByJohn Fasel
If you are angry and want something to fight with, don’t try this one. It won’t give you much of a wrestle—that is, if you are one of those hard-boiled solvers. But if you haven’t reached the state of complete addiction, or if you merely want a fillip, Mr. Fasel’s construction will please you.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556[30]HORIZONTAL1Large drinking bowl5Ruin9Geometrical figure10Unlimited quantity12Fine particles of stone14Is situated15Footprint17Serpent of S. Amer.18Near19Plots of ground21Jumbled type22Projecting part of wheel23Alkaline solution25Composed of the number two27To earn29Whirl31Serious32Listlessness33Diffuse34Point of compass36Frosted38Small horse40Penetrated41Pronoun43Plain46Prefix, equal47Jurisprudence49Affray50Clear from weeds51To repeat the sound of53Vicious54Fondles55Hourly56S. A. quadrupedVERTICAL1To adhere2Individual3Concerning4Market5Brine pit6Roman weight7Vehicle8Button9A multitude11Mother-of-pearl13Flower15Covering16A fish19Knight errant20Granitic rock22Mark used in writing24Evolve26Exclamation of disgust27Fix28Mark aimed at30Wither33To designate35Division of stable37Quantities39Boy’s name40Beverage42Every one44The linden45To be in flower46Jot48Pronoun50Ejaculatory sound52Conjunction54Father[33]
If you are angry and want something to fight with, don’t try this one. It won’t give you much of a wrestle—that is, if you are one of those hard-boiled solvers. But if you haven’t reached the state of complete addiction, or if you merely want a fillip, Mr. Fasel’s construction will please you.
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[Contents]Puzzle No. 60NOT TOO HARDBySaul BermanThis constructor built a form that gave himself a lot of two-letter words. Are two-letter words permitted in English? They are. But there are only a few of them in existence and, consequently, they are repeated often.123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172[32]HORIZONTAL1Signify5Appointments10Nimbus12Mexican dollar13Negation15Timid18Exclam. of surprise20Above22Moderates23White25Legendary character27Chill28Violent strains29By30Salutations32Prescribed regimen34Exclamation35French article36Passage out37Certain quantity38Printers’ measure39Parent41Deposited44Holds a session47Another parent49One or any50On the top51Imitate52A reëntrant angle53Primeval deity55Rent57Wear away59Musical character60Acts involving civil action62By word of mouth63The man or person64Head hunters of Luzon67Selenium (symbol)68Break69Rate of exchange71City in Utah72AngryVERTICAL1Hush (exclam.)2Master3Man’s name4Floor in a warehouse6Mimics7Cardinal number8One sensible of the beautiful9Consequently11Galvanize13Pert. to knots14Egg shaped16Impose17Exploits18Turning machine19Flagrant crime21Unit of measure24Relating to26Goddess of night28Enclose31Toe or finger33Style of capital39Repair40Imbecile41Lounging42Cape on Atlantic Coast43Distress44Vigorous argument45Definite article46Woman’s club47Greedy king (myth.)48Anoint54Symbol for tellurium56Misses58Marking an alternative60Drink61Asterisk65To go about idly66Self68Thus70Bone[35]
Puzzle No. 60NOT TOO HARDBySaul Berman
BySaul Berman
This constructor built a form that gave himself a lot of two-letter words. Are two-letter words permitted in English? They are. But there are only a few of them in existence and, consequently, they are repeated often.123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172[32]HORIZONTAL1Signify5Appointments10Nimbus12Mexican dollar13Negation15Timid18Exclam. of surprise20Above22Moderates23White25Legendary character27Chill28Violent strains29By30Salutations32Prescribed regimen34Exclamation35French article36Passage out37Certain quantity38Printers’ measure39Parent41Deposited44Holds a session47Another parent49One or any50On the top51Imitate52A reëntrant angle53Primeval deity55Rent57Wear away59Musical character60Acts involving civil action62By word of mouth63The man or person64Head hunters of Luzon67Selenium (symbol)68Break69Rate of exchange71City in Utah72AngryVERTICAL1Hush (exclam.)2Master3Man’s name4Floor in a warehouse6Mimics7Cardinal number8One sensible of the beautiful9Consequently11Galvanize13Pert. to knots14Egg shaped16Impose17Exploits18Turning machine19Flagrant crime21Unit of measure24Relating to26Goddess of night28Enclose31Toe or finger33Style of capital39Repair40Imbecile41Lounging42Cape on Atlantic Coast43Distress44Vigorous argument45Definite article46Woman’s club47Greedy king (myth.)48Anoint54Symbol for tellurium56Misses58Marking an alternative60Drink61Asterisk65To go about idly66Self68Thus70Bone[35]
This constructor built a form that gave himself a lot of two-letter words. Are two-letter words permitted in English? They are. But there are only a few of them in existence and, consequently, they are repeated often.
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[Contents]Puzzle No. 61THE EASIEST WAYByMildred M. SandersHere are all your favorite three-letter words in neat array. With such practice as this one, you’ll soon get to know every three-letter word in the dictionary.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071[34]HORIZONTAL1Intervals of time7Ordain13Bad, soft coal14African animal16Creeks17A fish19Wrath20Flowed21Behold23Males25To feel pain26Pronoun27Associate29Projection31Spanish epic32Spanish particle33Vehicle mounted on runners35Hang down37A tree38Lad39Trap40Vessel41Annoy43Flambeau45No more than48A large fabulous bird49To decay50Possessive pronoun52Hasten53Preposition54To undermine56A viscous substance58A parent59To plan60To interdict62To bore into64Indigo plant66Fertile spot68Bobbin70Infatuated71A sweetmeatVERTICAL1Sacred songs2Unit of measure in printing3To repent of4Article5To cheat6Snow shoe7To imitate8Jumbled type9Elliptical10Substance resulting from the decomposition of a body by electrolysis11New England12African fly15Exist18To lease20Free22Highly inflammable liquid24Negative25To be ill26Product of dissociation28Small three masted vessel30Fungus of rye31Sure hold32Measure34Diminutive child36Melody37Dog41Noisy quarrel42Nonsense43Child’s toy44Stroke46Odd47Empower49Sharp blow51Rested54Sailor55Possesses57Uncommon59Glove60Exclamation expressing disgust61Nothing63Coop65None66Bone67Therefore69For example[37]
Puzzle No. 61THE EASIEST WAYByMildred M. Sanders
ByMildred M. Sanders
Here are all your favorite three-letter words in neat array. With such practice as this one, you’ll soon get to know every three-letter word in the dictionary.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071[34]HORIZONTAL1Intervals of time7Ordain13Bad, soft coal14African animal16Creeks17A fish19Wrath20Flowed21Behold23Males25To feel pain26Pronoun27Associate29Projection31Spanish epic32Spanish particle33Vehicle mounted on runners35Hang down37A tree38Lad39Trap40Vessel41Annoy43Flambeau45No more than48A large fabulous bird49To decay50Possessive pronoun52Hasten53Preposition54To undermine56A viscous substance58A parent59To plan60To interdict62To bore into64Indigo plant66Fertile spot68Bobbin70Infatuated71A sweetmeatVERTICAL1Sacred songs2Unit of measure in printing3To repent of4Article5To cheat6Snow shoe7To imitate8Jumbled type9Elliptical10Substance resulting from the decomposition of a body by electrolysis11New England12African fly15Exist18To lease20Free22Highly inflammable liquid24Negative25To be ill26Product of dissociation28Small three masted vessel30Fungus of rye31Sure hold32Measure34Diminutive child36Melody37Dog41Noisy quarrel42Nonsense43Child’s toy44Stroke46Odd47Empower49Sharp blow51Rested54Sailor55Possesses57Uncommon59Glove60Exclamation expressing disgust61Nothing63Coop65None66Bone67Therefore69For example[37]
Here are all your favorite three-letter words in neat array. With such practice as this one, you’ll soon get to know every three-letter word in the dictionary.
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