GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

ACROSS 1

Name an insect that holds its forelegs doubled up as if in prayer (6)

7 What are the aquatic larvae of frogs (8)

8 Name a beverage made from crushed roasted beans (6)

9 Which medicines perform no physiological function, but may help psychologically (8)

10 What are the upper oblique faces of brilliantcut gems (6)

11 What is the use of more energy than is necessary (8)

14 Name another term for halos (8)

18 What do we call a person who acts inujuriously towards another (6)

19 Name an alternative term for a graveyard (8)

21 What are dialects also known as (6)

22 Which term describes those people who badger public speakers (8)

23 The Jazz Singer, in 1927, was the first of which type of movie (6)

DOWN

1 Name an Australian artist (1855-1917), noted for his portrayal of Australian bush scenes, Frederick ... (8)

2 Which sweet is made of boiled down sugar or treacle (6)

3 What are acquired male offspring called (8)

4 What is another word for a thought or notion (4)

5 Name a Russian monetary unit and copper coin (6)

6 To shrink back, as in alarm, is to do what (6)

12 What was the profession of Charles Lamb (8)

13 Name a ball game of Native American origin (8)

15 Which Old World wild goats have large recurved horns (6)

16 Which term describes billiards or snooker scores (6)

17 What is the act of placing a corpse in the ground (6)

20 Name a different word for a pitcher with a wide spout (4)