SCUBA DECEMBER 2024 issue 151 | Page 66

THE SCUBA CROSSWORD Devised by Charles Wheeldon

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1 Do a tango before total disaster to catch tasty fish ( 5 )
4 This BSAC diver is above the ocean ( 6 )
9 Salad item in front of coral ( 7 )
10 Apart from shellfish for example , divers shouldn ’ t take these either ! ( 5 )
11 Somewhat fearsome for divers when these are blocked ( 4 )
12 A quick one of these is a must for certain items of kit ( 7 )
13 Basic vessel gets rid of Romeo to reach part of ship ( 3 )
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14 Spurn Head is a good example of such disgusting outcome ( 4 )
16 Sent awkwardly on a boat with birds ( 4 )
18 This describes him in Orkney island ( 3 )
20 I saw Ray to make these clear for diving ( 7 )
21 Sipadan , Raja Ampat and Cebu are all in here ( 4 )
24 A break after this Day allows type of easy dive ( 5 )
25 One name is needed to make scenic dive feature ( 7 )
26 Nicer hotel arranges what you can do with your air ( 6 )
27 A bit of minimal talent is required to reach this popular dive location ( 5 )
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1 Actor Ben doesn ’ t need to lead to steer the ship ( 6 )
2 Work out route to get to this part of the Farnes ( 5 )
3 Sound of vehicle evokes wreck divers ’ paradise ( 4 )
5 Plymouth ’ s neighbour – also Weymouth ’ s ( 8 )
6 Something diver might do with a drysuit or regulator - concerning marine life ( 7 )
7 One of seven found down south and one of several ships ( 6 )
8 Central feature of CPR activity ( 5 )
13 A RIB that always belongs to the ocean ( 8 )
15 Devonian wreck has a musical passage within its name ( 7 )
17 Without one in the creek – as they say ! ( 6 )
18 Earnestly important by our founder ? ( 5 )
19 Occasional dive item that appeared before Royal Academy ( 6 )
22 Lots of fish masquerading as halos ( 5 )
23 Broad smile when considering this measurement at sea ( 4 )
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