Daily crossword

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7 A physics book (13)

8 Sifted and covered up (8) 9 Observes Bishops' responsibilities (4) 10 Underground place where the salt is kept (6) 12 Coves that are strangely silent (6)

14 Literary pieces written for trials (6)

16 A fine finish could be the result (6)

18 See 3 Down

20 Part of a hospital used by naval officers? (8)

22 Steam trains to change course - this will upset him! (13)

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1 Auditors for an indoor game? (8)

2 Spoken examination of French inside is a trying experience (6)

3 & 18Ac Important piece of rigging for mother in sea trip (8)

4 Benevolence will produce splendid legacy (8)

5 A bit bigger than a code (6)

6 We will get around in port (4)

11 Material for making briar pipes? (8)

13 Total amount of money changing hands for a crusty pie (8)

15 Shares out the rations - a learner gets plenty (6)

17 It's most certain the others will follow us back (6)

19 It's a revised order for wine (4)

21 In the winter I'm expecting frost (4)