30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
7 Put down again to be
broadcast, we hear (6) 8 Gives a different look to the
face (6)
10 In opposition to a calculating
type (7)
11 Book that’s studied in taking
Scripture (5)
12 We hear part of the play is
observed (4)
13 Gives notice of the use of
nitrogen in hostilities (5) 17 A mixture of red wine and
spirit for Bridget (5)
18 An instrument used for filling
cracks (4)
22 The boat trade (5) 23 Chastise a favourite dog (7) 24 Distinctive gear for this kind
of stable (6)
25 Is returning to wander near a
mountain range (6) 1 Accurate summary needs
some direction (7)
2 I will get accustomed to
being maltreated (3-4) 3 They measure capacity of
mines round the north (5) 4 Indicating approval of mattress
cover (7)
5 Chase around a favourite
resort (5)
6 Short start to the tune by the
Irish (5)
9 Analyse a nervous condition (9) 14 As models they’re difficult to
miss (7)
15 Clothing for those who are
active in the vaults (7)
16 Most suitable type for a match
official (4,3)
19 Go up an octave (5)
20 A tray lacks the right healing
preparation (5)
21 The kind of defence not applicable to the criminal law (5)
Across: 1 Bared; 4 Decided; 8 Lumbago; 9 Throb; 10 Sate; 11 Sporadic; 13 Sump; 14 Aces; 16 Epistles; 17 Isle; 20 Caddy; 21 Torment; 22 Nightie; 23 Baker.
Down: 1 Belisha beacon; 2 Remit; 3 Dear; 4 Droops; 5 Cataract; 6 Derides; 7 Debt collector; 12 Amethyst; 13 Shindig; 15 Gentle; 18 Sleek; 19 Drab.