CRYPTIC CROSSWORD no 1,156
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307 Across 1 Dreadful rudeness to these purchasers (3,5). 5 Punctually, chap interrupts one (2,4). 8 Crazy lecher sued to make a new date (10). 9 Hostelries popular with Poles (4). 10 Without doubt noticed, intervening with wisdom (14). 11 Gluttony in enterprise, swapping gold for drug (7). 13 Material that’s extensive, containing cold energy (7). 15 Scented old party quarrels on radio (7). 18 Besotted, fuss by telephone (7). 21 Pass reader’s snippet of news as curio (10,4). 22 Strange appetite with devout one in or around (4). 23 Client and I loosely casual (10). 24 To illustrate, get honour in return for punch (6). 25 Play false with Frenchman, gone adrift (6,2). Down 1 A cheer and a doctored ailment (7). 2 Dodgy road speed is criminal (9). 3 Lively movements by lawyer for woman at edges of Zambezi (7). 4 Duly rid drunk in a glowing way (7). 5 Not properly attentive, it’s clear — angry, maybe? (9). 6 Dirt turns up around area in charge of these gangsters (7). 7 At start of working week looked prosperous (7). 12 Eating nut crackers, becoming tense (9). 14 Toff gets let off — he’s a philosopher (9). 16 Last month ruler found a platform (7). 17 Study afresh dance without energy and make money (7). 18 Really worry that area left is intruding (7). 19 Old boy’s part in play is repulsive (7). 20 Asian musicians good before noon with vigour and style (7). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,155 Across: 1 Primp; 4 Awestruck; 9 Discloser; 10 Curio; 11 Guest; 12 Accession; 13 Granule; 15 Elegiac; 18 Cast-off; 20 Hosanna; 21 Recovered; 23 Chant; 25 Slang; 26 Oil paints; 27 Tweenager; 28 Rules. Down: 1 Pedagogic; 2 Issue; 3 Politburo; 4 Assuage; 5 Earache; 6 Tacks; 7 Ukrainian; 8 Known; 14 Associate; 16 Easy chair; 17 Chastises; 19 Furlong; 20 Huddler; 21 Resit; 22 Vegan; 24 Annul. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.00, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie