CROSSWORD

Across

1 A plot that should ultimately bear fruit (7) 5 Cleric who may have a prior appointment (5) 8 Acoustic device for discovering the directors’ opinion? (8,5)

9 Let it be put right (5) 10 Free from bitterness (7)

11 Material mother makes on request (6) 12 Jars of wine on board (6)

15 Rock singer (7) 17 Port with cake (5) 19 What the peroxide blonde receives is a matter of equity (4,9) 20 Still producing cheerful songs (5)

21 He may be prepared to sell his land (7)

Down

1 Determined to follow on an attack (5) 2 General or private trials, perhaps (6-7) 3 Speak to one’s home (7) 4 Scandinavian article in plate (6)

5 Walk carelessly from blame (5) 6 Statistics may be vital in obtaining its result (6,7)

7 News of current interest? (7)

11 Not happy with old fuel that has to be replaced (7) 13 Afternoon meal served by airlines? (4,3) 14 Manage to show the way (6)

16 Lily reveals a great deal to us (5) 18 There may be tears when this plant is pulled out (5)