General Knowledge Crossword 1 — Answers

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1P
2L
A
3T
F
4O
R
5M
I
I
I
E
6F
O
R
M
A
L
I
T
Y
N
E
R
7T
A
8R
G
E
T
9B
A
A
O
B
D
10A
11B
O
I
L
12I
D
L
E
K
E
O
E

Across

  1. 1. Raised stage, or where a train is caught (8)
  2. 6. Ceremonial procedure done more for show than purpose (9)
  3. 7. Archer's aim, or a sales goal (6)
  4. 11. Cook in bubbling water (4)
  5. 12. Not working, like a ticking-over engine (4)

Down

  1. 2. Maned ruler of the savanna (4)
  2. 3. Bus schedule or school-day planner (9)
  3. 4. Pressed from olives, or drilled from a well (3)
  4. 5. About three and a quarter feet (5)
  5. 8. Wireless broadcaster in the kitchen (5)
  6. 9. Hardback with pages to turn (4)
  7. 10. Traditional pub brew (3)