Can you think of a five-letter word that’s ‘illegal additive to wine’ in Australasia? Pxhere

Solving the NZ Herald crossword has become a daily ritual since the lockdown began. It’s a workout for the mind and as important, I think, as my daily exercise routine.

I came across a website that allows subscribers to build their own crossword, although it proved to be a little more challenging than I had imagined. I found it difficult to find suitably matching words that were pitched at roughly the same level of ease or difficulty. It took approximately three hours to write.

If you know the ‘German word for vine’, Spain’s most common grape variety or can think of a five-letter word that’s ‘illegal additive to wine’ in Australasia, you should breeze through my crossword in minutes.

Good luck!