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    Jan 10, 2021 6 minutes

    QUIZWORD by Alan Shuker

    Puzzle No 1580

    Clues across

    1/4. Singer-songwriter Kate Bush shares a July 30 birthday with which writer, author of the novel Wuthering Heights? (5,6)

    9. Which model construction kit was invented by Frank Hornby in 1901? (7)

    10. Which David was captain of the England cricket team during the 1980s? (5)

    11. Who was our last prime minister born outside New Zealand? (4)

    12. What is a ceremonial procession, as at a funeral? (7)

    13. Which company in Waihi made and supplied New Zealand with TV sets? (3)

    14. A horse should stop at what command? (4)

    16. What river flows into the northern end of Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy? (4)

    18. In cricket, what is a run scored off a ball not struck? (3)

    20. What soft toffee is made with sugar and butter or cream, heated until brown? (7)

    21. Which US state separates Indiana and

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