CROSSWORD

ACROSS

4. Make someone halt? (7) 8. Rushing to make a telephone call after the start of the hijack (6) 9. Cause anger at home with a dreadful scene (7) 10. Comment about a blemish (6) 11. Chief advertisement in film put back (6) 12. Venture to make a getaway about the present time (8) 18. Fail to notice an ancient festival (8) 20. Look for a scrap when the enemy is about (6) 21. Company sure to change direction (6) 22. It’s a festive song, but the fool comes in to lament (7) 23. Weapon used by the pilot to defend himself? (3-3) 24. Prosperous times when the grass is garnered, we hear (7)

DOWN

1. Tea rose scorched (7) 2. The expression of a stern-faced expert (7) 3. Catch a parent in trouble! (6) 5. Circular locks (8) 6. Sanctimonious name written up showing food purveyor (6) 7. Ties down and whips (6) 13. The harshness of various parties by the end of the day (8) 14. Mean to make a declaration a long time afterwards (7) 15. Ron Lea’s diverted to French city (7) 16. Thus frilly stuff provides comfort (6) 17. Put up an attack round the southeast (6) 19. The dolt is amazingly impassive (6)