Cape Argus

Cryptic Crossword

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ACROSS

1 Washes out harbour leaving no sign of stubble (5-6)

9 This should have a good effect – a flu jab, perhaps (1,4,2,3,3)

10 These may run before programmes, or after cars! (8) 12 Beginning to draw artistical­ly like Italian or Spanish painter (4) 14 Reach for small vestment (5) 15 Saves damaged urns (5) 19 Evict some boisterous tenants (4) 20 Last month ruled, but fell away (8) 22 Time-based logo set in long-term surroundin­gs by boy (13) 24 Gallantly first, not all about to get good beginning (6,5)

DOWN

2 Note from the French hospital (3) 3 Deer-like animal and insect run away together (8)

4 Guard seen initially by doorway (6) 5 Cricket trophy almost presented to tennis great (4)

6 Battle with damaged ego in style (2,7)

7 Plants cold when play begins? (5) 8 Limits mother returning piece (5) 11 Carelessly cleans art passed down through the family (9)

13 Attic window is article seen during aeroplane trip (8)

16 Opera a Scot composed (5)

17 Let loose in luxury car and get travel sickness? (3,3)

18 Awfully solid objects of worship (5) 21 Six-footer joins one against (4) 23 Four-wheeled vehicle, a wagon almost (3)

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