Crosswords/2005/February/9

February 9, 2005

Quick crossword
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Across
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 * 1. Kevlar is such a material (11)
 * 9. Spinning tool for to etching cylindrical objects (5)
 * 10. Check who is calling before one answers (5)
 * 11. Study of insects (10)
 * 12. Compose textually (5)
 * 13. New Year is celebrated in this country at a different time (5)
 * 15. Flat raised area (4)
 * 16. Signifying maiden name (3)
 * 17. Fish eggs (3)
 * 18. Female opera singer; glamorous woman (slang) (4)
 * 19. Definite article (4)
 * 20. Zero; nothing (3)
 * 21. Volcano produce (3)
 * 22. Egress (4)
 * 23. Strangely (5)
 * 27. Earthen building compound (5)
 * 29. Bird (10)
 * 32. Happens (6)
 * 33. Wash with water (5)
 * 34. Vehicle identification (11)
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Down
Answers tomorrow.
 * 2. Sore (5)
 * 3. Army rank (10)
 * 4. Note; colour (4)
 * 5. Tree component (4)
 * 6. Knock down (5)
 * 7. Draw a line (6)
 * 8. February 5 this year as per # (3,5,3)
 * 12. Type of birds making gunfire noise (10)
 * 13. Large stringed instrument (5)
 * 14. Matrix (5)
 * 15. Paying attention to accuracy (10)
 * 24. A negation prefix (3)
 * 25. Falsehood (3)
 * 26. Frequently (5)
 * 29. Floppy hat (5)
 * 30. Plant used for improving flavour (4)
 * 31. Lion noise (4)
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