CRYP TIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 7 Joyous experience lying back with seabird endlessly crossing ( 7) 8 Figure over hundred with name attached? ( 7) 10 Point of story I found in pub regarding men’s movement? ( 10) 11 Club that’s used in a decreasing way (4) 12 Pass large recess in ruin ( 8) 14 Neighbour’s pupil away from home, we hear ( 6) 15 Replacement of landing in Sussex town characterising close co- operation (4,2,5) 19 Placate inspectors accompanied by a Marine ( 6) 20 Separate summary ( 8) 22 Worry where guitarist places his hand? (4) 23 Peculiar talent in EU officer ( 10) 25 See number mobbing vehicle

in Swiss resort ( 7) 26 Comic actor entertaining journalist is holiday host ( 7)

DOWN 1 A Liberal attempt to limit company producing intoxicating drink ( 7) 2 Food outlet in grandstand eliminated (4) 3 Disruption with statue overturned? (4- 2) 4 Local bee could provide notice of environmental impact ( 3- 5) 5 One whose business originates from rank? (4,6) 6 Gracious individual getting time in ornamental headwear ( 7) 9 Vets rave about computer image ( 6- 5) 13 Corrupt deal could be the outcome of this? (4,6) 16 Illegally getting rid of items – around 50 – to get some dough? ( 8) 17 Clown that shows seaside venue’s decline? ( 7) 18 Examine US prosecutor left in disgrace ( 7) 21 Elements of tennis and golf in part of suite ( 6) 24 Prison lift (4)