17/9/25 – Crypto-Cross – Mensa

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17/9/25 – Crypto-Cross

The crossword can be completed in a grid like the one below by identifying the ACROSS words from the cryptic clues given. The DOWN words will be revealed as the same as the ACROSS words.

FOOD – BUT NOT TAPAS
PROTEIN – MIME IS SHORT OF NOTHING
BABY’S BIRTH SIGN
STIR OLD AUSTRIAN STATE WITHIN
ANNOY HEADLESS JOINT

Puzzle courtesy of Mensa member Peter Hooton

Show Answer

P	A	S	T	A
A	C	T	I	N
S	T	O	R	K
T	I	R	O	L
A	N	K	L	E

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