GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

4 Name an Australian cricketer noted as an aggressive all-rounder, Keith ... (6)

7 What is an alternative term for frivolous enjoyment (8)

8 A sinew is also known as a what (6)

9 What do we call one’s female offspring (8)

11 Name one of the epidermal appendages which together constitute the plumage of birds (7)

13 Which term describes the bishop of Rome (7) 15 What, in music, is an elaborate showy passage (7)

17 Which weapon has three prongs (7)

20 What was the profession of Houdini (8)

23 Name the occupation of Figaro (6)

24 Which term refers to returned soldiers (8)

25 To which food group does Edam belong (6)

DOWN

1 Which small blood-sucking insect is noted for its power of leaping (4)

2 Which device is aimed at, in shooting contests (6)

3 Name a coating which consists chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide (4)

4 What is a poetic measure called (5)

5 What is the linear magnitude of anything (6)

6 To run away to marry, is to do what (5)

9 To banish someone from a country is to do what (6)

10 What is one’s personal property known as (7) 12 Name another term for a meal (6)

14 That which is esculent is said to be what (6)

16 What does a sovereign rule over (6)

18 Name a renowned Australian Aboriginal rock singer, Archie ... (5)

19 Which tender tissue is in the pulp of a tooth (5) 21 In which beds do babies sleep (4)

22 Name a French novelist (1804-76),

George ... (4)