30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 They give directions to

navigators (9) 8 Sphere in sight (3) 9 Drove one mad, it’s so

mawkish! (11) 11 Even in peace he is prepared

to fight (7) 12 You’ll like it if you like fruit

tart (5) 13 Last, like a dead saint? (6) 15 Have ambitions for a high

place in church (6) 17 Fish in a quiet enchanting

spot (5) 18 Rips are put in order by

mending (7) 20 For people taking a dim view

of things? (4,7) 22 Time some of the faster

athletes (3) 23 Flying — up and down the

touchline? (2,3,4)

DOWN

2 Scandinavian coin or note

(3) 3 A right that is left for a spirit

(5) 4 Make a mistake and throw

out the drink (6) 5 Pays for lights (7) 6 Loses time in fresh celebrations (11) 7 The more there are, the

fewer there are! (9) 10 They follow, one falls but the

other breaks (5,3,3) 11 Tells a story about four

members of the family (9) 14 It is noted for vigorous

playing (7) 16 It’s clear there’s a note to

correct (6) 19 Smoother means of transport (5) 21 One is confused for a long

time (3)

PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 7 Amazed; 8 Editor; 10 Takings; 11 Reign; 12 Site; 13 False; 17 Stray; 18 Rhea; 22 Owned; 23 Observe; 24 Spoons; 25 Supple.

Down: 1 Baptist; 2 Rackets; 3 Leant; 4 Address; 5 Stair; 6 Crane; 9 Escalator; 14 Student; 15 Therapy; 16 Tapered; 19 Mouse; 20 Union; 21 Issue.