The two long central words, if solved at once, will give sufficient
clues to permit of rapid solution. But should these prove elusive,
surely such definitions as 9 horizontal and 29 vertical offer no
difficulties. Three-letter words meaning respectively “aged” and
“sorrowful” should hold few terrors for the beginner.
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