Crossword 2

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

4. Trance, sect say, is rigged (7) 8. Account for detonation? (6) 9. Detains as substitute (7)

10. Father gets hair back from outcast (6)

11. Elevator not going down? Inspiration needed! (6)

12. An example of position taken up? (8)

18. The sentinel should be a good timekeeper (8)

20. The imperfections of saints (6)

21. Send a bill for the attack? (6) 22. Encourage to listen to a number (7)

23. Emergency credit taken by Egyptian deity (6)

24. Begin with the French alarm (7)

Down

1. It helps with homework, but it’s cash with order (7) 2. Overburden the newspaper world with work (7)

3. Give weapons to half Canada when forming a fleet (6)

5. The defeat of a hundred taking part in pursuit (8)

6. Story about abstainer is merely idle talk (6)

7. Poles as employees in various establishments (6)

13. Stagger from all quarters to see current affairs film (8)

14. I am a reporter and create quite an effect (7)

15. It may smell sweet, but it will excite anger (7)

16. Swear at trial (6)

17. On reflection, it is looked into (6)

19. Band of warriors find nothing in broken torch (6)

QUICK CLUES

Across

4. Postpone (7) 8. Publicly (6) 9. Obliquely (7) 10. Leap (6) 11. Machine (6) 12. Keep (8) 18. Inquiry (8) 20. Cake (6) 21. Blending (6) 22. Include (7) 23. Warmth (6) 24. Repeat (7)

Down

1. Eat (7)

2. Hold back (7) 3. Heavenly body (6) 5. Deal out (8) 6. Fruit (6) 7. Up-to-date (6) 13. Inform (8)

14. Caller (7)

15. Entrap (7)

16. Stew (6)

17. Fool (6)

19. Writhe (6)