Crossword

MORE CROSSWORDS IN TABLOID!

ACROSS 2 Back with cord used in alternative plan (6,6) 8 Initially, Frenchman eats the artisan cheese (4) 9 Short-time worker delayed producing pattern (8) 10 Hurry around in this vehicle (8)

11 No Republican hit back, as usual (6)

12 Natural impulse about Diane isn’t clear (10) 13 Reportedly drunken sailor with takeover bid! (6) 16 In Colombo, he avoided tea (5)

17 Sport is as frenzied in the country (6) 18 Comedian unravelled a rope in absurd emotional situation (5,5) 21 Adversely criticise assault (6)

23 Restrain worker on strike (8)

24 Folk music from one American during parade on island (8) 25 It flies north-east after little hesitation (4)

26 Not concerned from tune resident played (12)

DOWN

1 Profit from ticket (6) 2 Lustful Sarah, with Bill, promises to pay (9)

3 Actor confused about victor’s frolic (6)

4 Notts County (15) 5 South African fellow removed hat for a lady (8)

6 Overrule Robert hoarding stationery (5)

7 Produce egg after fruit for songbird (8)

14 Stuffed conserve in case (3-6)

15 Verse from Iraq aunt translated (8)

16 Support aircraftsman before he is a pain (8)

19 Is unable to put girl into bed (6)

20 Clarify, almost cultured (6) 22 Bring into line, a line, say (5)