CRYPTIC CLUES

DOWN

1. No longer radio active (3,3,3)

2. A hundred deserted but not penalised by the court (9)

Appearance of one encircled by males (4)

Unusually eager to give one’s assent (5) It’s a gift of money.. (6)

...and a bit of capital sometimes (4) Transports the fisherman’s catches (5) This is on top of the list for one who wins at the Olympics (5)

& 22DN To resolve a point in dispute, calm the children DOWN! (6,3,5)

To hit with a cane – youngsters find it amusing! (9)

French bread going to the south for nearby country (5)

No longer standing the position of the chairman (6)

22. See 12 Down

23. & 8Ac There’s no doubt about this being a cast fit to be seen in variety! (3,1,4) 24 In that advertisement the information

supplied is put back (4)

ACROSS

3. I’m favouring description of one who’s neutral (9) See 23 DOWN Later she’s becoming cruel (9) Count a new order for one with a big bill (6) Resources contained in some answers (5)

14. Commend what sounds like an obsolete levy (5)

15. Count the money, William (4)

16. In the press I describe the playing forces (5)

18. Finishes off the fancy cake (4)

20. Build both ways (3,2)

21. The reckless one may care after (5) What those on the board do is straightforward (6)

25. An American government administrator! (9) Fashionable young bird has no end! (4) To cope with serving the drinks, do you need this kind of moustache? (9)

Friday’s Solutions ACROSS: 1 Hose; 3 Mandarin; 8 Ails; 9 Dressing; 11 Whipping post; 13 Nudist; 14 Course; 17 Opportunists; 20 Amicable; 21 Slur; 22 Patience; 23 Lead

DOWN: 1 Headwind; 2 Sallied; 4 Airing; 5 Disappoint; 6 Ruins; 7 Nags; 10 Episcopate; 12 Leisured; 15 Resolve; 16 Italic; 18 Paint; 19 Camp.

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