GENERAL CROSSWORD

▶ Across

1. Harmony (6)

5. Rest (6)

8. Regret (3)

9. Boy singer (6)

10. Paint, hue (6)

11. A sign (4)

13. Nation under king or queen (8) 14. Oil tree (5)

15. With plenty of foliage (5) 19. Generous bestowal of gifts (8) 21. Skin (4)

22. War engagement (6) 23. Of mountains; type of plant (6) 25. Decay (3)

26. Form of investment (6) 27. High regard (6)

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2. Chewy sweet, soft toffee (7) 3. Sphere (3)

4. Like a vision (6)

5. Unsay what one said (6) 6. Animal of the Arctic (5,4) 7. Melting snow (5)

12. One who plots the course (9) 16. Provide the money for (7) 17. Willow twigs (6)

18. Tell the tale (6)

20. Strike with embarrassment (5) 24. A favourite (3)