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Puzzle from the latest Dementia together magazine

Anagramword: Wellness

August is National Wellness Month, and Pete Middleton’s latest puzzle features activities and habits that can help us to stay healthy, happy and well.

Each clue begins with words that are an anagram of the answer, along with a clue to its meaning. How many can you solve?

(answers at the bottom of this page)

Across

1. Daft crass rant that turns into a general term for creative pursuits (4,3,6)

4. A gay Choir will help keep you fit (5,4)

7. In hot yard, plenty of water will help with this (9)

9. Ruling Joan, only to discover a relaxing way to document your life journey (10)

10. Biro case repurposed as a form of exercise (8)

11. Sun ends film, but the result is personal enlightenment (11)

12. Wild king acorn becomes a method of hiking with poles (6,7)

Down

2. Inns gig revolves around a fun vocal pursuit (7)

3. Raged in, but then engaged with this relaxing activity (7)

5. Ginger and made to engage in this rewarding hobby (9)

6. Grovel in tune to produce a useful, supportive activity that helps others (12)

8. Once trifle, but now a relaxing technique for examining oneself (10)

Puzzle answers

Across: Arts and crafts, chair yoga, hydration, journaling, aerobics, mindfulness, Nordic walking.

Down: Singing, reading, gardening, volunteering, reflection.