The Telegraph – General Knowledge – Apr 9 2017 Crossword Solution
Clues |
Answers |
‘Anna of the — –‘, 1902 novel by Arnold Bennett |
FIVETOWNS |
‘The — — — –‘, 1828 novel by Sir Walter Scott |
FairmaidofPerth |
— Ball, radio and TV presenter |
ZOE |
— de siecle, characteristic of the decadent elegance of late 19th century |
FIN |
— Hameed, Lancashire and England cricketer |
HASEEB |
— Mussolini, Italian Fascist dictator |
BENITO |
1950s TV puppet with friends Looby Loo and Teddy |
ANDYPANDY |
1969 LP by the Beatles |
ABBEYROAD |
Bridge over Grand Canal in Venice |
RIALTO |
Confused din or uproar |
HUBBUB |
Crude expression of appreciation of the attractiveness of another |
PHWOAR |
Earthworks marking traditional boundary between England and Wales |
OFFASDYKE |
First name of part played by Joan Collins in ‘Dynasty’ |
ALEXIS |
First six books of the Old Testament |
HEXATEUCH |
Glossy-black, fork-tailed, insect-catching bird |
DRONGO |
Clues |
Answers |
In dramatic surroundings |
SCENIC |
In USA, a deep-fried savoury doughnut |
HUSHPUPPY |
Light sparkling Italian wine |
LAMBRUSCO |
Old name for a Glasgow football ground |
IBROXPARK |
Old name for a young upwardly-mobile person |
YUMPIE |
Parisian palace, official residence of the President of France |
ELYSEE |
Port on Humber estuary north-west of Grimsby |
IMMINGHAM |
Scottish word meaning not one |
NAE |
Spiral galaxy visible to the naked eye |
ANDROMEDANEBULA |
Steady application of the mind |
ATTENTION |
Style of furniture popular in England about 1700 to 1720 |
QUEENANNE |
Tarboosh, a felt hat |
FEZ |
The Sunflower State |
KANSAS |
Unpleasant familiar illusion |
DEJAVU |
Village in Perth and Kinross south-east of Perth |
ABERNETHY |