PUZZLES

Cryptic Crossword August 2023

Compiled by Peter Chamberlain

Across

1 Two companions going round old city building (6)

4 Consecrated land in South Dakota (6)

7 Do leave dragoon playing instrument (5)

9 Some supreme dynamic cure (6)

10 As much as large spoon will hold (8)

11 Halt bazaar losing article ordered by one of the Wise Men (9)

13 Secretary has arranged title (5)

16 The banker rode round greatly depressed (6-7)

18 A ring, one of coral (5)

19 Nonconformist’s way, it’s different (9)

23 Saving in this ceremonial garment (8)

24 Perfect to have meal about four (6)

25 Lady had degree from old kingdom (5)

26 Hurried to 1 across after time in a sleepy state (6)

27 Coming from Latin, you started prayer (6)

Down

1 Youngster embraces her child (6)

2 Show remorse being locked up for at least the second time (6)

3 Coming from hotel, wary about blessed liquid (4,5)

4 Slyly derogatory about Denis (5)

5 Is unable to include cooker in agreement (8)

6 Trouble had arisen, it’s a bloomer (6)

8 Giant insect? (7,6)

12 Religious leader follows Newton in Devon (5)

14 12 He’s included, these days, the underworld (5)

15 Principal 1 across to see (9)

17 Offering former pupil nothing in the French can (8)

18 Coming on four consecutive Sundays (6)

20 From in Paris, five excluded were pious (6)

21 Attempt to become a consumer in contract (6)

22 Reluctant losing a few lines (5)

Prize Draw

A £20 book token will be awarded to the first correct cryptic crossword solution randomly selected from all correct entries received by the submission deadline. Entries should be addressed to: Life and Work (Crossword) 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN and should be received by August 14. The solution will be published in the September issue and the prize winner in the October issue.

Winner of June 2023 Cryptic Crossword

Mrs Marsaili Mackinnon, Isle of Harris

Solution to July 2023 Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS: 1 Zebedee, 5 Jericho, 9 Craig, 10 Decalogue, 11 Hallow, 12 Obstruct, 14 Easel, 15 Powerless, 18 Satirical, 20 Loofa, 22 Exit poll, 24 Squawk, 26 Episcopal, 27 Aggro, 28 Doyenne, 29 Wayward.

DOWN: 1 Zacchaeus, 2 Beatles, 3 Dog collar, 4 Eddy, 5 Jacob’s Well, 6 Relet, 7 Cagoule, 8 Overt, 13 Apocalypse, 16 Reliquary, 17 Smack food, 19 Trinity, 21 Otalgia, 22 Emend, 23 Pecan, 25 Flew.

Bible Quiz August 2023

1. What books comes between Jeremiah and Ezekiel?

2. In Nehemiah, who confessed their sins on the 24th day of the seventh month?

3. Who were the parents of King Ahaziah?

4. Who was Absolom’s sister?

5. In 2nd Samuel, which Judean town did God tell David to go to?

Codeword August 2023

To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.

Solution to July 2023 Codeword

Sudoku August 2023

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Solution to July 2023 Sudoku