30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Fail to keep up a legend (4) 8 It’s something to go on

(5,5)

9 Abandoned ship (8)

10 A boy naturally opposed to

the current trend (4)

12 It’s not certain the doctor

will come in the storm (6) 14 Not in a good mood to sail

(3,3)

15 I’m back with anger that is

more apparent than real (6) 17 Athletes may take it in their

stride (6)

18 It’s bent on submission (4) 19 Final bid to secure an

agreement? (8) 21 Emphasise, in a manner of

speaking (10)

22 Told to go North in a group

(4)

DOWN

2 A neat tailor may make it if

ordered (10)

3 Illness makes the French

leave the league (4) 4 Gather I’ve to support a

revolutionary uprising (6) 5 How one should march on

foot (6)

6 Frank or firm counsellor (8) 7 Wait for support (4) 11 Unpopular second feature that’s apt to grow on one (6,4)

13 A small band or two allowed

(8)

16 Former name to cause a stir

(6)

17 Shelter for fliers (6)

18 Some dark, handsome ruler

in the East (4)

20 Is sorry for a trick, we hear

(4)