30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

7 In the trial I bitterly produce

proof I didn’t do it (5) 8 Where sharpers might put

nest-eggs? (7) 9 Hinders production of baskets (7) 10 Sets out to include right bit

of hair (5) 12 A small fear turns out to be

an unnecessary alert (5,5) 15 Sort of insurance not needed by the two main political groups? (5,5) 18 Material found in any London

store (5) 19 Entails prominent reformer

(7) 21 One letter needed for

undergarment (7) 22 Like American uncle in NE

India (5)

DOWN

1 Laundry not returned to

George? (10) 2 Companies revealed by

manuscript under tree (5) 3 Immoral conduct which

grips? (4) 4 Puts confidence in syndicates (6) 5 Agree to make a reduction?

(8) 6 Military commander isn’t

particular (7) 11 When adders are prevalent?

(6,4) 13 Entry lad made with fervour

(8) 14 Making bequests without

reluctance? (7) 16 Possessions in the form of

complete groups (6) 17 Stop 100 getting relief (5) 20 Metal suitable as a conductor? (4)

PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 7 Trifle; 8 Gigolo; 10 Inferno; 11 Waste; 12 Ease; 13 Staff; 17 Revel; 18 Room; 22 Aroma; 23 Salient; 24 Inside; 25 Basalt.

Down: 1 Stained; 2 Diffuse; 3 Flare; 4 Midwife; 5 Noise; 6 Money; 9 North-east; 14 Rewards; 15 Polecat; 16 Imitate; 19 Basic; 20 Poise; 21 Ill at.