THE CRYPTIC:
ACROSS
1. Prosperous location – appropriate for 1 down? (8) 5. A thoroughfare right beside a line about the stars (6)
9. Only temporary solutions, but group of musicians helps (8) 10. Went far, to possible danger (6)
12. Great Russian cultural institution, designed to abolish bell (7,6)
15. Bid to kill the queen? (5)
16. Left on a ship – inappropriate to one’s age (4,2,3)
17. Carefully articulating English part of speech, with 101 no good (9)
19. Little magistrate with everything (5)
20. Residents’ game – disputes
and arguments (13)
22. Prophet gives cheer about
reversing vehicle (6)
23. Big battle – hose down John!
(8)
25. About the mincemeat – put it
back together (6)
26. Drama – lean way to broadcast
pop tunes (8)
DOWN
1. Joey, born about 1947 (4,6) 2. Take possession of the leaderless city (3)
3. Light meal with dear French tutor (7)
4. Otis flies, noted Spooner of the symbols of marriage (7,5) 6. Small vehicle, partially leased to O’Hara (7)
7. Conservative, like a god – popular and absolutely okay! (5,2,4)
8. Beach resort – top circle (4) 11. Chilean lager prepared for New York entertainment venue (8,4)
13. Failed other challenges – now it’s critical and perilous! (4,2,5) 14. Senior member of a boys’ patrol cost League damages (5,5)
18. Multinational cuddles? (7)
19. Warm and balmy weather, but
they say it’s brief (7)
21. Cross back to the entrance (4) 24. A garland for the French
Italian (3)