The Cairns Post

The hard way

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ACROSS 1 Alcoholic drink is for the non-driver (7) 5 A spice having no end of use in savouries (5) 8 Following a certain style but none too well (5,1,7) 9 Is in good time but nearly loses a point (5) 10 Drive home an attendant in storm (7) 11 In a question of going round a pub say nay (6) 12 Put butter on bread for the meal (6) 15 Widespread search for criminals may be granted (7) 17 Twisted roots used for a perch (5) 19 Striking was usual if such staffs were employed (8,5) 20 Learn the way it’s affecting the kidneys (5) 21 Stays if made content (7) DOWN 1 The fish is put on ice (5) 2 A conclusion showing resolution (13) 3 Continue to make a fuss (5,2) 4 Former arrangemen­t is better (6) 5 A mass rising on the Indian border (5) 6 But they’re not accommodat­ion for soldiers (7,6) 7 Make an effort to study with care (7) 11 His wife will be late (7) 13 Primate in a role that offers limited protection (7) 14 Isn’t over-generous with the work allotments (6) 16 Change of plane needed in mountainou­s country (5) 18 Likely to snap under pressure (5)

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