30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

6 Close of play (7) 7 The renown of Greece (5) 9 Took down a note (3) 10 Ties of affection (4-5) 12 Action produced by each class being given the cane, perhaps (11) 15 How a tailor might do as he

wishes (4,7) 17 He has constructive ideas (9) 19 A sheepish expression! (3) 21 Artist when old retires

South (5) 22 Fight and give a thrashing to

a tough character (7)

DOWN

1 Musical chairs (5) 2 Greek character in a secret

assignation (3) 3 I’d look around for bathing

facilities (4) 4 It holds the record for

playing around (9) 5 Touch an electrical point (7) 8 They beat a complete

suit (6) 11 Proceeded — to take the

lead? (4,5) 13 Threatened strikes that don’t

come off (6) 14 Given protection, being

cautious (7) 16 Intriguing bunch of politicians

(5) 18 Manage in investment (4) 20 Some energy (3)

PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 7 Station-master; 8 Electric; 9 Eels; 10 Passed; 12 Batman; 14 Attest; 16 Escort; 18 Iris; 20 Negative; 22 Intentionally.

Down: 1 Stalwart; 2 Stocks; 3 Tour; 4 Amicable; 5 Assent; 6 Deal; 11 Detonate; 13 Arrivals; 15 Ensued; 17 Catnap; 19 Rank; 21 Glow.