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ACROSS 1. Predilection for confectionery (1,5,5) 8. Concealment (5-2) 9. Octet (5) 10. Shove (4) 11. Warship (7) 12. Boor (3) 13. Applaud (4) 15. Naked (4) 17. Perched (3) 19. Ski lift cabin (7) 20. Adept (4) 23. Critical (5) 24. Stupid and silly (7) 25. Vengeance (11) DOWN 1. Consent (6) 2. Beckons (5) 3. Strays (4) 4. Inside information (3-3) 5. Compliant (8) 6. Gaunt (7) 7. Intense dislike (6) 12. Adversary (8) 14. Lethargy (7) 16. Shocked (6) 17. Seasoned sausage (6) 18. Belittle (6) 21. Russian pancake (5) 22. Instead (4) SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: Across 6. Enmity 7. Indent 10. Teacher 11. Ideal 12. Rosy 13. Imbue 16. Blots 17. Mini 20. Eases 21. Soand-so 22. Teased 23. Svelte Down 1. Beat a retreat 2. Impasse 3. Itchy 4. Anxious 5. Fewer 8. Talked it over 9. Dramatise 14. Blesses 15. Giddily 18. Essay 19. Naive