CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

6 Where to learn how to iron top

of clothes with girls? (7,7) 9 Old remedy made from hot

and spicy brew (6) 10 English drunkard at Morecambe understood by few (8) 11 He’s lacking in enthusiasm

swimming in big waves (8) 13 Hymn that stirs, meant to

inspire hearts (6) 15 Take over business, returning

trophy at end of July (6) 17 Cryptic responses given here

by prince in Asian city (6) 19 Snaffle article that is very

boring (6) 20 It precedes national 13, injecting spirit into comic (4,4) 22 Naval force in Gulf for a

limited duration (8) 24 Mean, small, heartless guy

carries the can (6) 26 I flew across, shrewdly bagging the direct route (2,3,4,5)

DOWN

1 Dickens version of ‚ The Homeless Pip ? (14) 2 Notice France put up charges

(4) 3 Commits foul after centre’s

dropped in programme (6) 4 Divide up and distribute tea

round local ground (8) 5 Woman doesn’t stop climbing

outcrop at sea (4) 7 Model agrees to produce

musical (6) 8 Expert in disorders in poor

oldies with impetigo (14) 12 Northern area’s button-maker

(5) 14 Informal expression of gratitude for each candle (5) 16 Playground included in exercises in reserved area (8) 18 A golf international in trouble

for playing slowly (6) 21 Hairy fan’s broken into fuel

centre (6) 23 It’s heard in mountains or

City head office (4) 25 Flag of Ireland, not Hungary

(4)