Word Wise:

A. Evening reception. B. Harshness of tone.

Niner

1. FORMALITY: TOM, LILY, FLORA 2. REPUBLICS: BLUE, CERISE, PURPLE

Sportword

Across: 1. Scarlets; 6. Puyol; 7. Screw; 9. Theo; 10. Jewell; 12. Argyle; 14. Polo; 17. Helen; 18. Ovett; 19. Scotland. Down: 2. Clyde; 3. Ralf; 4. Essien; 5. Serge; 6. Pat Cash; 8. Walcott; 11. Alonso; 13. Gilks; 15. O’hern; 16. Pool.