The Herald (South Africa)

cryptic crossword

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ACROSS

8 A lot of hands up, in an attitude of feigned superiorit­y (2,4,4,5)

9 A bit of informatio­n shortly to be returned (3)

10 My request to be remembered for something in the flower garden (6-2-3)

11 In pair there’s always one who foots the bill (5)

12 Leaving before Christmas maybe, when holidays are cheaper? (9)

15 First course? Do taste (7)

17 Attractive girl bored us unfortunat­ely (7)

19 Publicity officer has to print a template (9)

20 Woman is falling over something in the kitchen? (5)

21 Islander takes precaution moving across river (6,5)

24 Winter complaint making one unhappy (3)

25 One is one (8,7)

DOWN

1 Question asked of performer in form of greeting? (3,2,3,2)

2 Drug in paper wrapping in jacket (6)

3 Wine from Somerset town available? No (10)

4 Look of love and joy, no end (4)

5 Slows down after cold alcoholic drink (8)

6 What I did to flee country (4)

7 Church officer to have a go at carrying cross (6)

8 Work at end of month for farflung organisati­on (7)

13 Fierce apes on the rampage? There’s a way to avoid danger (4,6)

14 Telling of story overseen by editor – result is ruin (10)

16 Introducti­on of someone new in shop, one into fashion (2-6)

18 Doctor meeting various needs in German city (7)

19 Humourless little dogs – see them on computer screens (33)

20 Forward boy with inner purpose (4,2)

22 Not all learners will show merit (4)

23 Genuine bit of Brazilian money (4)

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