CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO 1,118
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307 Across 1 Flier, husband and officer commanding just for this purpose (2,3). 4 One resorts to law over simple little quarrel (9). 9 Game for some light music (9). 10 Fall in with Arab fellow on German borders (5). 11 Fevered cultists become so negative (4-11). 12 Abstainer, one left in Alcoholics Anonymous,
becomes scourge of Europe (6). 14 Had more partners — perhaps that’s passe (8). 17 Put a little weight into purpose declared (8). 19 Film company boss wants the moon (6). 22 Brazil, for example, could be formidable opponent (1,4,3,2,5). 24 With ebb and flow note youngster return (5). 25 Microbe, it turns out, exploiting unique human features (9). 26 Separate crest for one that’s shot in season (9). 27 Wrong American with a bodily cavity (5). Down 1 A dumb case demolished in surprise attack (9). 2 Philosopher of good interrupting despicable one (5). 3 Bastion of fanciful dialect (7). 4 Refinement of politics without involuntary movements — quiet! (6). 5 Energy amid violent behaviour in court by near-contemporaries (3,5). 6 Can nude be dressed and subtle? (7). 7 Began as a participant, bringing up endless detail (9). 8 Non-committal initially put in charge for dishonest dealer (5). 13 How ardent, composing show with small cast (3-6). 15 Part of sport is to abandon thrills (4,5). 16 Endless quantity in the sack, paralysed (8). 18 Organised upcoming board game return in lumpy form (7). 20 In moments, alien gets notices of penalty (7). 21 So it turns up in Old English, futile (6). 22 Behave badly with current pile-driving monkey (3,2). 23 Favouring an outside protective garment (5). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no. 1,117 Across: 1 Steamed up; 6 Coomb; 9 Pagodas; 10 Cleanse; 11 Radii; 12 Lifesaver; 13 Fresh air; 15 Drag; 19 Curb; 20 Undersea; 23 Puppeteer; 24 Aioli; 26 Redound; 27 Know-all; 28 Husky; 29 Man-at-arms. Down: 1 Soporific; 2 Egged; 3 Midnight; 4 Disclaim; 5 Pacify; 6 Crease; 7 Omnivores; 8 Blear; 14 Euripides; 16 Gladiolus; 17 Unbroken; 18 Megavolt; 21 Beauty; 22 Seldom; 23 Parch; 25 On air. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.00, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie