A blackbird in Grasmere, Cumbria.

© Takashi Hososhima, Wikimedia Comons. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source

A blackbird in Grasmere, Cumbria. The photographer, Takashi Hososhima, is from Japan, and is delighted to find such a ‘rare’ bird as this. Blackbirds are almost as rare in Japan, it seems, as green pheasants in England.

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Crossword No. 1

Fill an empty grid with words, using the clues provided to help you.

Introduction

Use the clues provided to help you fill this puzzle with the right words. Most of the clues test vocabulary, but some test general knowledge.

To get started, click on any square. That will highlight the whole solution and also show the clue. Click a second time to swap directions. Type your answer into the box provided, and click Add. Use the × button to reset a solution to blank. Use the + button to add in one letter, just in case you need a little help.

*B*S***B*ALTITUDE**A*L*P*C**KEEPSAKE*E*N*H*O****CROON****E*T***

4 across The flying height of an aeroplane. 8 letters

6 across Something treasured as a happy memory of a person or event. 8 letters

7 across Sing softly, especially in a sentimental fashion. 5 letters

1 down William _____ (1757-1827), poet and artist known for Jerusalem and Tyger, Tyger. 5 letters

2 down A complete absence of sound. 7 letters

3 down Encourage someone to come to you, typically with the hand or a finger. 6 letters

5 down Result, outcome. 6 letters

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