Cryptic Crossword Lee Teperman Charteris, Que. © 1997 Lee Teperman Across Down 1 Moment, they say, that's worth a mint (5) 1 Drawing something to give a shot in the arm? (6) 4 This, we hear, cures the creeps (5) 2 Oral history of the second person (4) 7 Hole-maker for whole ears (3) 3 & 27. Close listener to make closer (6) 9 Coiled spring head injuries (6) 4 & 29. Joint user of joint dish (6) 11 Only bit of hope held out in plain view (6) 5 One's place or times (4) 12 Constructive member of a tribe amazingly graced (1-4) 6 Chesty sort of cutter (6) 15 Household goods that bring grief and run true to form (6,9) 8 Foul we combined with misery (6) 18 Convictions for break-and-entry, perjury and false admission (7) 10 Symptom, if one cannot get pregnant (11) 19 Advice given about universal health care workers roots (7) 11 Darkness at the break of noon is Muse's (11) 21 Wise old doctor and naïve Dr. Casey (8,2,5) 13 Heart attack described by a doctor and a large officer (7) 24 Just say "no" to these cuts (5) 14 Sexually transmitted disease cases half unnerved the totally dumbfounded (7) 26 Charm of a beast and bone (6) 16 Medical examiner and topical remedy (5) 28 Bodily fluid to place in the gross total (6) 17 More mature epitaph engraved on hospital facility (5) 30 Medical icon playing piano (3) 20 Side upset about court orders (6) 31 Another place to speak of others (5) 21 Shocked state the windbag hastily conceals (6) 32 Finished school, as told (5) 22 Medicine man who might article under a quack (6)   23 Inconspicuous absence of obstetrician's panacea (4)   25 Number on immediate demand (4)   27 See 3 down   29 See 4 down Answers to the cryptic crossword appear on page 41. For instructions on how to tackle a cryptic crossword, please see the first issue of CJRM (1996;1:34­5) or correspond with Lee Teperman, RR 5, Shawville QC J0X 2Y0; email bullhits@infonet.ca Table of contents: Can J Rural Med vol 2 (1)