Martensville Messenger August 11, 2016 | Page 11

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FUN & GAMES

Across 1 . " God ' s Little ___" 5 . African capital 10 . Boris Godunov , for one 14 . Booty 15 . " Darn !" 16 . Big Indian 17 . Diplomatic official 19 . Mosque V . I . P . 20 . ___ jacket 21 . Latke ingredient 22 . All ___ 23 . Horse handler 25 . Engine sound 27 . A break in a set 33 . Money in the bank , say 36 . Who " ever loved you more than I ," in song 37 . " For shame !" 38 . Stooge 39 . Backgammon piece 40 . Idle 41 . Victorian , for one 42 . Treasury 43 . Like composition paper 44 . Impolite 47 . Camping gear 48 . All together 52 . Big loser ’ s
nickname ? 54 . Equipping weapons 58 . Not just " a " 59 . Toll road 60 . Spray to use unwanted plants 62 . Brio 63 . To anoint 64 . Swerves at sea 65 . Dermatologist ' s concern 66 . Linked or joined two draft animals 67 . "___ quam videri " ( North Carolina ' s motto )
Down 1 . " Remember the ___!" 2 . States of prolonged unconsciousness
3 . Automaton 4 . In-flight info , for short 5 . Catalog 6 . Chew the fat 7 . Conclusion 8 . Carrot , e . g . 9 . Poisonous alkaloid obtained from nightshade 10 . Testers 11 . Good one 12 . " When it ' s ___" ( old riddle answer ) 13 . Butts 18 . All in 24 . Bank claim 26 . " It ' s no ___!" 28 . " Come in !" 29 . Fowl place 30 . Betting game 31 . Exude 32 . Call for 33 . Acted like
34 . Delhi dress 35 . Symbol used by the Nazis 39 . Person with no access to outside world 40 . " Schindler ' s ___" 42 . Voting " nay " 43 . Cloth used as a turban 45 . Like concrete 46 . Pig squealed 49 . Book of maps 50 . Flavored soft candy 51 . Brusque 52 . Particular , for short 53 . Easter flower 55 . Ashcroft ' s predecessor 56 . Docile 57 . Doing nothing 61 . Alkaline liquid

CryptoQuiz

Each of the following cryptograms is a clue to the identity of a renowned ruler . Using the hints X = A and J = S , decipher the clues to name the ruler .
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R C N L S
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Q X R J X B
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S M U K J
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X K S D K N
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X J L
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This ruler used their beauty and charm to retain their throne :
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Answers : 1 ) Egypt , 2 ) Caesar , 3 ) Twins 4 ) Antony , 5 ) Asp , Cleopatra

Find These Words

Accompaniment Accomplishments Achieve Amateur Artist Atlas Atoms Beards Choir Civil Clams Costs Dived Drill Drown Exits Frontier Hasn ' t Light Lions Manufacturers Mends
Mountainous Ninth Ought Owner Pills Plays Plows Polar Pollen Raining Runners Seize Shouldn ' t Sixth Stuns Sturdy Surely Sweden Tents Theory Thorn Tires
Umbrella Value Wasn ’ t
Find the Crossword and Word Search answers on Page 13 of this week ’ s issue .
A u g u s t 2 0 1 6 — W e e k 2
December 22 – January 19
The chase is on . Join in only if you dare , Capricorn . It will get tough . True love is rare . Cherish it . A party invite is not one to turn down .
March 21 – April 19
You can ’ t miss what you never had , Aries . Stop whining and appreciate what you do have . A mixup in communication makes for an interesting workweek .
June 22 – July 22
Curiosity killed the cat , Cancer . Stop nosing around . You know all that you need to . A chance encounter with a business associate proves lucrative .
September 23 – October 22
No , Libra . You do not have to act at the drop of a hat . Take your time . This is a big decision . A contractual obligation is finally fulfilled .
January 20 – February 18
Face it , Aquarius . You cannot finish what you started . Give the reins to someone who can . A game gets heated . Temper , temper ! A goal is met .
April 20 – May 20
You ’ re such a doubting Thomas , Taurus . You do not need proof to know the story is true . You just have to look within . A conflict at home ends peacefully .
July 23 – August 22
Uh-oh , Leo . You ’ re about to get a taste of your own medicine . Perhaps you ’ ll do things differently the next time around . A question is answered .
October 23 – November 21
Darn , Scorpio . You were hoping a friend could cut the mustard , but it turns out they can ’ t . Try not to be too disappointed . There is a spot they can fill .
February 19 – March 20
Practice really does make perfect , Pisces , so don ’ t give up . Keep at it , and you will succeed . A mentor tries something new . Cheer them on !
May 21 – June 21
A picture paints a thousand words , Gemini . Show how you feel , and that rift will heal . A change in wardrobe gives a senior a boost of confidence .
August 23 – September 22
Relax , Virgo . A superior is all bark and no bite . Heed what they say , but don ’ t take it personally . The need to organize becomes apparent .
November 22 – December 21
Up and down , round and round . Life is like a roller coaster this week , and you ’ re up for the ride , Sagittarius . A fresh take on an idea spurs creativity .
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