CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
NO 1,667
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across 1 Philosophical one heading away from bridal gear (8). 5 Most faithful European in charge (6). 8 I ram at wall, deploying such rough justice (7,3). 9 Notice one paranormally sensible? (4). 10 Furniture carts constitute operational framework (14). 11 Hurls up in play for yellow element (7). 13 Jokily laid first dishevelled wet blanket (7). 15 Flier keeps down socialite for money unlikely to be repaid (3,4). 18 Press feature, definite or not! (7). 21 Defensive strategy on field for weight lifter (5,3,6). 22 Test where it’s ethical to lose the head (4). 23 Professional field is to set cribs in motion (10). 24 Pale heavyweight, thoughtlessly cruel (6). 25 More liberal one in Germany, given there’s no check (4,4). Down 1 Traces concerned with electrical source (7). 2 Calm one in Paris controlled Irish party breaking in (9). 3 Leaves for a short excursion with endless discomfort (7). 4 With highly-talented players on losing stretch, starts to enter place of sacrifice (3-4). 5 Possess credit in row as old news announcer (4,5). 6 Folk tune quality to some extent is not up to it (7). 7 Drink a little more, thrown out as leader (7). 12 No new bunk is tidied without being noticed (9). 14 Dive and twist accidentally on way (4-5). 16 Otherwise ratable part of Canadian (7). 17 Subside with free shot — just a little liquid (7). 18 Writer — not Henry — around detective inspector is another inspector (7). 19 Draw around kiln for hot snack (7). 20 American essayist featuring woman and child (7). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no. 1,166 Across: 1 Depth; 4 Water polo; 9 Clearance; 10 Laden; 11 Stela; 12 Bath chair; 13 Dossier; 15 Posited; 18 Sumatra; 20 Humerus; 21 Bolstered; 23 Libra; 25 Uncle; 26 Penfriend; 27 Black-eyes; 28 Yield. Down: 1 Docksides; 2 Piece; 3 Herbalist; 4 Wine bar; 5 Treetop; 6 Relic; 7 Old master; 8 Owner; 14 Simulacra; 16 Similarly; 17 Discarded; 19 Atrophy; 20 Hidings; 21 Blurb; 22 Tweak; 24 Breve. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.50, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie