Crossword

2658

ACROSS

1 To go beyond the limit or bounds of (6)

5 To intercept or hinder in transit (4)

8 To be very brave in a difficult situation (4,3,6)

11 A person born under the fifth sign of the zodiac (3) 12 Money given to a person to ensure they keep a secret (4,5)

14 Reluctant, unwilling (6) 16 Being an essential part ot the character of a person or thing (6)

20 Of or suitable to a slave or servant; slavishly (9)

22 By way of (3)

23 The area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake or dam (9,4)

26 In addition (4)

27 To give one’s consent (6)

DOWN

1 Medical: a blood clot or air bubble in the brain (7) 2 The positively charged electrode of an electrical device (7)

3 _ one’s heart out (3)

4 A ball struck in a high arc (3) 6 The claw of a bird of prey (5) 7 Trivial (5)

9 A cardinal point of the compass (4) 10 Cowardly (7) 12 Cannabis (7)

13 _ one’s words (3) 15 Contend (3) 17 Unfavourable to one’s interests; hostile (7) 18 Proceed from (7) 19 Nothing more than (4) 20 Plural of sacrum (5) 21 Religious ceremonies (5) 24 Fifth month of the year (3) 25 Terms And Conditions (3)