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Crossword

CLUES No. 1185

ACROSS:

1. Not expressed or done in a direct way. (7)

5. Mob involved in terrific rowdiness. (5)

8. Small, Indian hand drum. (5)

9. Very learned or knowledgeable. (7)

10. Pragmatic sort is alert. (7)

11. Concept of cosmic justice. (5)

12. No person in particular. (6)

14. Looked through a book or other written material. (6)

17. Hunter in the sky. (5)

19. Doctor ponders answer. (7)

22. Unable or unwilling to take a broad mental view. (7)

23. Very close friend, buddy. (5)

24. Gambling odds of 50/50. (5)

25. Kingly epitome of wisdom. (7)

DOWN:

1. External route diverted. (5)

2. Bookish place where borrowing is encouraged. (7)

3. Seemingly but not actually. (5)

4. Puts out, as effort. (6)

5. Laugh inwardly. (7)

6. Flexible twig of a willow tree. (5)

7. One who adheres to traditional views. (7)

12. When suffering such agonies you worry a lot. (7)

13. Minus? Totally baffle. (7)

15. Floating wreckage from a ship. (7)

16. Indian sum of 10 million rupees, or 100 lakhs. (6)

18. Contentious matter. (5)

20. Prophetess of Ancient Greece. (5)

21. Devilish being. (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 February 9, 2023. Write: “Times Crossword, No.1185”, on the top left hand corner of the envelope. The first all correct entry opened wins a prize of Rs. 3000 and the second Rs.2000. There are also five consolation prizes of Rs. 1000 each. Names of the winners and the correct solution will appear on February 12, 2023.

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