CLUES No. 1132 Crossword

ACROSS:

1. One is not paid when lacking in professional skill. (7)

5. Disapproved of, culturally forbidden. (5)

8. Sudden fear. (5)

9. Proposition troubling empires. (7)

10. Cattle thief who makes a noise? (7)

11. Roger gets exposed for the scoundrel he is. (5)

12. Do males have the right to be given kingdoms? (6)

14. Fixes or sets securely or deeply. (6)

17. Blocks of land used to plan conspiracies? (5)

19. Needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle. (7)

22. Huff taken almost entirely in dumb rage. (7)

23. Burst. (5)

24. To purpose, intend, aim or inspire. (5)

25. Entertained. (7)

DOWN:

1. Former silver coin of Turkey and Europe. (5)

2. Forgetfulness. (7)

3. Do well on accounting worksheet. (5)

4. End of term record for students. (6)

5. Statement backed by a proof, in math. (7)

6. Cheap fancy jewellery. (5)

7. In cricket they are expected to lay a foundation for the innings. (7)

12. Absolute and sheer ecstasy. (7)

13. Physio’s work, as during rough games. (7)

15. Tire or wear out. (7)

16. Distinctive style of speech. (6)

18. Cosmic revolution. (5)

20. Fat. (5)

21. Carried. (5)

Entries should be written clearly and addressed to: “The Editor, the Sunday Times, P. O. Box 1136, Colombo 2”, to reach on or before 12 noon, on Febuary 3, 2022. Write: “Times Crossword, No.1132”, on the top left hand corner of the envelope. The first all correct entry opened wins a prize of Rs. 1500 and the second Rs.1000. There are also five consolation prizes of Rs. 500 each. Names of the winners and the correct solution will appear on Febuary 6, 2022.