CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
no 1,185
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across 1 Skated around old stable (5). 4 Insubstantial joker reportedly fed up (9). 9 Share out dowry following old man’s return (9). 10 Offensive way to enter opposition vote (5). 11 Large beast of European country (5). 12 In favour of nuclear activity — plenty of it! (9). 13 Mend upholstery, concerned with insurance (7). 15 Core part uncle plays with our lot (7). 18 Made a mess of male point of view with daughter (7). 20 Sore, not rated among top celebs? (7). 21 Dreadful female with a fair claim (9). 23 Hinder ruminants keeping time (5). 25 Son unmoved by harridan (5). 26 Believers in social chat lacking a design (9). 27 Behaviour towards others may reduce dignity of us (9). 28 Father Ted now passe? (5). Down 1 Some of the band caught the spirit! (5,4). 2 Slept without boundaries, thanks to small change in Greece once (5). 3 One takes chances with American lawyer and communist base (9). 4 Diner in upbeat form (7). 5 Disparage in summary (3,4). 6 African bachelor processing tuna... (5). 7 ...Can, in being away, be temperate (9). 8 Senior member longing to follow party (5). 14 Once firm broke with you finally, produced old script (9). 16 Formative period of youthful delinquent (9). 17 Prudes, sir, could be astonished (9). 19 Really brilliant coat, when altered (2,5). 20 Chisel to get support for head (7). 21 United — fine at second hand! (5). 22 Catchy drama’s part for monster (5). 24 Force round fool to entertain society (5). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,184 Across: 1 Strong; 5 Chivalry; 9 Flight deck; 10 Tape; 11 Ceramist; 12 Turbot; 13 Abut; 15 Runabout; 18 Volcanic; 19 Need; 21 Strict; 23 Musicals; 25 Orca; 26 Economical; 27 Theocrat; 28 Travel.
Down: 2 Tilde; 3 Orgiastic; 4 Gothic; 5 Creature comfort; 6 Inkstand; 7 Aster; 8 Reproduce; 14 Blowtorch; 16 Bone china; 17 Knitwear; 20 Escort; 22 Imago; 24 Leave. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.50, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie