June Crossword by Max
The winner of the Marist Messenger prize for the April Crossword was
Raewyn Murray of Woodville.
Across
1 Almighty Lombard loses MBA! (4)
3 Swedish group in jail with Gospel robber! (8)
9 Her mice ran wildly into Anglican bishop’s sleeveless robe! (7)
10 Sounds like 9am Divine Office is a bit curt and abrupt! (5)
11 Praying figure a torn shzape! (5)
12 David, “the sweet psalmist of ___” (6)
14 In reshuffle, Ammonites lose ATM, and an upright and devout man is found in the Temple! (6)
16 Apostle named after Alexander the Great’s father? (6)
19 Its AGM process is a mark of disgrace! (6)
21 Unusual remit has a good case! (5)
24 Fabricate chore to find orange-yellow pigment! (5)
25 Put another way, I allege Jesus’ ministry was here! (7)
26 Brewery D, reorganised for fruit of the European bramble! (8)
27 The CID followed activist leader to find a corrosive liquid (4)
Down
1 Eccentric loses car during game originally played by American Indians! (8)
2 Tiara recovered from Indian side dish of yoghurt and cucumber! (5)
4 Inter-race dialogue reveals a deadly sin! (6)
5 Capone joins Jack in a church! (5)
6 Ringer for drinks while strengthening biceps? (7)
7 Unruly pets make a little progress! (4)
8 ___ Divina (6)
13 Swept old structure for way to join metal pieces! (4-4)
15 Smart watches lose crass appearance for Evangelist! (7)
17 I’m holy somehow after Scripture reflection! (6)
18 Stable place (6)
20 Wandering refugees give up fur to get birds! (5)
22 Memorabilia of saint about 100 lire! (5)
23 A gift of the Magi from a bit of Australia! (4)
Solution for May
Across: 1 Holy See, 5 Cupid, 8 Diaconate, 9 Nov, 10 Evade, 12 Godhead, 13 Consolation, 16 Aramaic, 18 Totem, 20 Tai, 21 Golf links, 23 Renal, 24 Yarrows.
Down: 1 Hedge, 2 Lea, 3 Shovels, 4 Evangelically, 5 Creed, 6 Pentecost, 7 Divide, 11 Adoration, 14 Titular, 15 Cantor, 17 Angel, 1z9 Moses, 22 NCO.