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    May 02, 2021 5 minutes

    QUIZWORD by Alan Shuker

    Puzzle No 1596

    Clues across

    7. What holder is a coquetier in France, huevera in Spain, and Eierbecher in Germany? (6)

    8. What is a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation? (6)

    10. Which jump jet fighter-bomber came into British military service in 1969? (7)

    11. Where is Headingley Stadium? (5)

    12. In 2003, which Mike was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to jazz? (4)

    13. Which fictional character’s horse is called Tornado? (5)

    17. Which of the islands of Greece is the largest? (5)

    18. What dark-red or purple-brown colour means literally “flea-colour”? (4)

    22. About 1820, violinist Louis Spohr invented the violin chinrest, making his first one from what wood? (5)

    23. Nicknamed the “poor man’s greyhound”, which breed of dog received official recognition from Britain’s Kennel Club

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