Twinplex

No 15,556

CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS

7 Imaginary air trip? (6,2,5) 8 They could come from the forces if they are functionaries (8) 9 At that time the heart of the Greek capital (4) 10 Ship looks sharp? (6) 12 Carry too far because of celebration (6) 14 A maths problem makes for respiratory trouble (6) 16 Mavis has a childish infection (6) 18 Uninteresting place to live? (4) 20 Photo of a quick bit of shooting (8) 22 Be strongly inclined to be clever (4,1,4,4)

DOWN

1 Boundaries entirely made on hands and knees (3,5) 2 It goes about that he’s no altruist (6) 3 Some nasty eye complaint (4) 4 Branch not hitting the target? (8) 5 Rook on board (6) 6 A measure of care (4) 11 Direction indicator could be so daring! (4-4) 13 Ignore the deduction (8) 15 Strong dislike of Communist wearing headgear (6) 17 Take up the summary again (6) 19 Metal for the van? (4) 21 I’m all right - but in a frenzy (4)

SIMPLE CLUES

ACROSS

7 An indulgence in imagination (6,2,5) 8 Policemen (8) 9 At that time (4) 10 Boat (6) 12 Take too far (6) 14 Breathing disorder (6) 16 Bird (6) 18 Apartment (4) 20 Photograph (8) 22 Be strongly inclined (4,1,4,4)

DOWN

1 Arms and legs (3,5) 2 Selfish person (6) 3 Eyelid inflammation (4) 4 Branch (8) 5 Fortress (6) 6 Unit of area (4) 11 Drivers’ information board (4-4) 13 Deduction (8) 15 Loathing (6) 17 Begin again (6) 19 Guide (4) 21 Frenzy (4)