Crossword 2

CRYPTICCLUES

Across

4. Meg Reed unexpectedly came into view (7)

8. Perform better, but not in part of the play (6)

9. Perspicacity in one sense (7) 10. The first of the utterances in Gray’s translation is cloyingly sweet (6)

11. A weapon in the ship renders the guns useless (6)

12. Very fatigued - lifeless pulse (4-4)

18. Coach bearing (8)

20. The marksman gets a kick out of this (6)

21. It’s rarely used now for a light cloak (6)

22. Not in favour of getting a profit by a short way... (7)

23 . .... though I table an amendment (6)

24. Army unit going to fire (7)

Down

1. Choice beef for team at the head of the league (7)

2. Staying hellishly gloomy (7) 3. Insect that leaves a mark on the seaman (6)

5. One in the abbey to give a service (8)

6. Fruit is found in wet weather (6)

7. Sound reflections (6)

13. In the finish, near to being surrounded (8)

14. This provides the cutlery used for mass meals (7)

15. Certainly doesn’t like a steed straying round the street (7) 16. One who cadges hen food in the pub (6)

17. Successfully handling a kind of saw (6)

19. Truly make a new treaty of friendship (6)