Magazine crossword: 1497

This crossword appeared in The Week magazine on 27 December 2025. You can play it in our app or subscribe to receive the print magazine.

Solutions to Crossword 1495

ACROSS: 8 Chinese chequers 9 St Helier 10 Tmesis 11 William Tell 16 Cabinet puddings 18 Grand Canyon 21 Divert 23 Sheepdog 25 Weston-super-Mare

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