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The answer will appear in the shaded boxes and this is your prize answer. Enter by using the number at the top of the grid or at hearstmagazines. co.uk/bestcross0524
ACROSS
1 Go back (6)
7 Huge (8)
8 Limb (3)
9 In truth; really (6)
10 Indication (4)
11 Period of darkness (5)
13 In addition to (7)
15 Person talking (7)
17 Cutting instrument (5)
21 Extent of a surface (4)
22 Respite (6)
23 Creative activity (3)
24 Increase rapidly (8)
25 This is spread on toast (6)
DOWN
1 Explanation (6)
2 Measuring duration (6)
3 At no time (5)
4 Military person (7)
5 The production and discharge of something (8)
6 Dense mass of vegetation (6)
12 Worrying problem (8)
14 Where you sleep (7)
16 Chase (6)
18 Child (6)
19 Newspaper boss (6)
20 Ascend (5)
The character ‘Spats’ Colombo is a mobster in which film starring Marilyn Monroe? The answer will appear in the shaded squares.
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ANSWERS
MEGA CROSSWORD 51/52/2023
PRIZE ANSWER: MANDERLEY ACROSS 1 Debate, 4 Scheme, 9 Succeed, 10 Undergo, 11 Great, 12 Movie, 14 Latin, 15 Grave, 17 Unite, 18 Abandon, 20 Appoint, 21 Energy, 22 Prayer
DOWN 1 Design, 2 Bacteria, 3 Treat, 5 Condemn, 6 Ever, 7 Expose, 8 Educational, 13 Validity, 14 Leading, 15 Glance, 16 Better, 17 Upper, 19 Aide.
Open to UK residents aged 18 and over. Entries in the incorrect format will not be considered. best
