Answers to June Puzzles.

1. Diamond, pearl, opal, topaz, ruby, amethyst.

2.

O
A P T
A L T A R
O P T I C A L
T A C I T
R A T
L

3. Dewey.

4. Systematic, phlegmatic, chromatic, acroamatic, diplomatic, pragmatic.

5. Rock-dock-lock-clock.

6.

SALAD
ALICE
LIVRE
ACRID
DEEDS

7. “Practice makes perfect.”

8. Lance.

The first five perfect solutions were received from:—

Elizabeth Warren, Harry J. Sanford, Eleanor M. Lavine, Mary Folsom Pierce, John L. Crawford.