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SUDOKU
6 PUZZLES
FOUR Ws
WHO… fell off a horse on her 47th birthday in
2005?
WHAT…is logophobia a fear of?
WHERE… in Asia is the religious temple complex
Angkor Wat?
WHEN… did Martin Luther King deliver his “I have
a dream” speech?
THERE is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row
and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9,
and so must each 3 x 3 box. This is a logic puzzle,
and you should not need to guess.
1 4
9
7
6 4
9 4
7 5
7 2
4
6
2 3
5 7
4
1
2 1
5 7
REMEMBER WHEN
The following events all occurred in a year in living
memory. Can you guess the year?
1. Aldous Huxley turned down the offer of a
knighthood
2. Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston, was released
3. Margaret Thatcher first became MP for Finchley
4. François Mitterrand escaped an assassination
attempt in Paris
8 6
4 9
5
3
4 6
IMPOSSIPUZZLE
The warehouse was empty, so the two cockroaches
could enjoy their exercise without being disturbed.
“Let’s take our usual route round the edges, but in
opposite directions,” Rip suggested. Rap agreed,
so off they went.
Rap took four minutes for each circuit, Rip took
20 seconds less. They passed and re-passed
each other several times. But when at last they
met right at their starting point, Rip stopped.
“No more for me,” he declared. “You’re a real old
slowcoach.”
How many circuits had he completed?
WORDWISE
The word may sound familiar, but do you know
what it means?
Yesterday’s solution
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TUESDAY JANUARY 9 2024
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7
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5
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DEWLAP
A Fold of skin hanging from the throat
B Precipitation of moisture
C Morning period of exercise
WHO AM I?
A singer, I was born in London in 1985. I attended
the Sylvia Young stage school and recorded an
unreleased album before finding fame. I won the
third series of The X Factor and my debut single
was called A Moment like This.
WORDSPIRAL
Starting from 1, fill in the grid in a
clockwise direction with four-letter
words. The last letter of each word
becomes the first letter of the next
word. If you have correctly filled in the
grid there should be a seven-letter key
word reading across from 8.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
13
15
7
11
14
16
9
10
14
15
11
4
13
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12
6
5
9. Show signs of
fatigue
10. Not any
11. Egress
12. Bathroom
powder
13. Edible
crustacean
14. Stopper
15. Adhesive
16. Hearing organs
Key Word Clue: herb
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19
Taurus 21 April – 21 May
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21
Yesterday’s solutions
QUICK CLUES
ACROSS
DOWN
1. Poke (4)
2. Sympathetic (10)
8. Loathsome (10)
3. Stupefy (4)
9. Disruption (8)
4. Transport (6)
10. Rip (4)
12. Wound (6)
14. Cleanliness (6)
15. Steel beam (6)
17. Assert (6)
5. Stimulus (6)
6. Rural (8)
7. Cherished (4)
11. Hostility (10)
13. Not given enough to
eat (8)
18. Equipment (4)
16. Cancel (6)
19. Original (8)
17. Burning (6)
21. Ancestor (10)
18. Present (4)
22. Docile (4)
20. Sour (4)
Cryptic
Across: 7 Rough; 8 Figures; 9 Magenta;
10 Pearl; 12 Stargazing; 15 Stalagmite;
18 Sabot; 19 Despair; 21 Bellows;
22 Prime. Down: 1 Dramatises;
2 Fudge; 3 Shun; 4 Affair; 5 Eggplant;
6 Break in; 11 Light-armed;
13 Traction; 14 Sawbill; 16 Modish;
17 Maxim; 20 Saps.
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Leo 24 July – 23 August
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Today’s inspirational Sun/Uranus link suggests you’ll be
riding on a wave of blessings as opportunities appear
that could improve your career situation. Something totally
unexpected might show up, and it may be a sign of things
to come. Don’t second-guess it. Grab it with both hands.
Attracted to someone? Remember, all that glistens isn’t
gold, although it can be, Leo!
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The Sun’s positive angle with energising Uranus in your
sign can lift your spirits, as you’ll be eager to explore ideas
that fill you with enthusiasm. Could this be a day when
a romantic attraction takes off? It’s very possible Virgo,
especially if you’ve admired someone from afar. An accident
of fate could bring you together in the most unlikely place,
and then it’s over to you.
Libra 24 September – 23 October
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A dazzling Sun/Uranus link could bring insights into a matter
that’s puzzled you for some time. It may be something to
do with a missing item or a family story from long ago.
Whatever emerges today could leave you surprised and in
awe, Libra. Even so, ethereal lunar ties can encourage you
to take short cuts. You’ll regret it tomorrow if you have to
redo anything.
Scorpio 24 October – 22 November
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Positive energy is crackling in key areas of your chart that
connect you with others. This looks to be a day of uplifting
conversations and meetings, when the results could
outweigh your expectations. A coincidence can be a gift,
helping you to realize that something good is in the air. Stay
alert Scorpio, as something you’ve wanted for a while may
be about to come your way.
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The Sun’s tie with Uranus can fire up your desire for change.
What do you want to accomplish? Being a bit of a rebel can
see you striding ahead. If you’re thinking about a new line
of work, this is a time when you might see something that
interests you, and it may not be what you expected either. It
could be so far removed from your usual occupation that it’s
quite a revelation, Archer.
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You may feel a great sense of purpose, and this can get
things off to a positive and productive start. But don’t give
yourself more to do than is necessary. Keep it simple for
now. And yet a sparkling Sun/Uranus tie could find you
connecting with someone or something that inspires you
and pushes you out of your comfort zone in a delightful way.
You’ll soon be back for more.
Aquarius 21 January – 19 February
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Connecting with people online and off could give you much
food for thought. With a strong focus on your social zone
you may benefit from getting to know someone with an
adventurous approach to life. Their uncompromising honesty
and courage might fire you up, inspiring you to rethink some
of your ideas and principles. What you learn from them will
be priceless.
Pisces 20 February – 20 March
Quick
Across: 7 Breed; 8 Uniform;
9 Impress; 10 Axiom; 12 Investment;
15 Atmosphere; 18 Eaten;
19 Minaret; 21 Treason; 22 Motto.
Down: 1 Obliterate; 2 Tempt; 3 Edge;
4 Pursue; 5 Disaster; 6 Nominee;
11 Motivation; 13 Nosiness;
14 Smother; 16 Humane; 17 Froth;
20 Name.
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The Sun syncs with energizing Uranus, which could coincide
with a meeting, one you’ll thoroughly enjoy. If it’s a reunion
there may be some catching up to do. You’ll also be keen
to discuss new plans and possibilities. Keen to make a
breakthrough by retraining your habits? The right self-talk
and daily visualization can help you make progress much
more swiftly.
Capricorn 22 December – 20 January
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Subtle but positive changes are on their way. But to take
advantage of them, it’s a good idea to watch your dreams or
make time for self-reflection. Either way, you’ll get a sense
of how you can move beyond your limitations to a state of
greater freedom. At the same time, an opportunity that takes
you out of your comfort zone could show up to test your
resolve, so be ready, Gemini.
Virgo 24 August – 23 September
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This can be a time of changes that impact your life in many
ways. And yet you could have a loyalty to beliefs or a cause
that prevents you from making the most of what is on offer.
What would happen if you let go of something that isn’t
working out for you? It may be the opening you need to
get moving on a brilliant offer that might change your life
profoundly, Taurus.
Cancer 22 June – 23 July
1. Unmarried
woman
2. Injure with a
knife
3. Donkey’s cry
4. Twelve months
5. Stink
6. Pleated garment
7. A false step
8. Sympathy
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Aries 21 March – 20 April
The Sagittarius Moon makes some surreal aspects, putting
you in the mood to book a quick getaway and dream of
what might be. Still, your mind is mainly on your goals
and responsibilities, especially if things haven’t gone as
planned. The Sun’s link with Uranus could coincide with a
second bite of the cherry. Missed a golden opportunity? You
may be in luck.
Gemini 22 May – 21 June
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SOLUTIONS
8
12
3
Four Ws: Madonna; Words; Cambodia;
1963.
Remember When: 1959
Impossipuzzle: Rip had done
12 circuits, Rap 11.
Wordwise: A
Who Am I?: Leona Lewis.
Wordspiral: 1 Miss, 2 Stab, 3 Bray,
4 Year, 5 Reek, 6 Kilt, 7 Trip, 8 Pity,
9 Yawn, 10 None, 11 Exit, 12 Talc,
13 Crab, 14 Bung, 15 Glue, 16 Ears.
Key word solution: PARSLEY
CRYPTIC CLUES
2
8
DOUBLE CROSSWORD
ACROSS
1. Around 50, the dandy is a
complete failure (4)
8. Two will go into it with less
feeling still (4,6)
9. Equitable transaction
involving quite an
amount (4,4)
10. Time for negation both
ways? (4)
12. Calf is involved in
government finances (6)
14. The right boots for
automatons? (6)
15. The rise of a perfume (6)
17. The old boy was looked at
and did as he was told (6)
18. The glass belonging to little
Leonard (4)
19. Completely reject just
claim? (8)
21. When to use cosmetics to
catch up on oneself? (4,2,4)
22. Ungrammatical article in
males? So be it! (4)
DOWN
2. Lawful heirs – a matter of
law (5,5)
3. An equal in the Upper
House (4)
4. Disclose minister spilt
ale (6)
5. There’s a catch to his
success (6)
6. In the morning, make
it possible to be
responsive (8)
7. Country governed by one (4)
11. By and large not carried by
part only (2,3,5)
13. Some may be used to check
on the board (8)
16. There’s nothing in setting up
games for soldiers (6)
17. Set of clothes for leaving
hospital in good health? (6)
18. Walk lamely lacking
stiffness (4)
20. Thought of in terms of solid
earnings (4)
YOUR STARS
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A desire to get closer to someone could mean you ignore
any gut feelings that tell you this may not last. With the
Sun linking with flighty Uranus, you might find them a
breath of fresh air. Much as knowing them can be good
for a while, in the end it’s possible this will be just a
temporary arrangement and could fade away. Still, you’ll
learn something that you won’t forget, Pisces.
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