SATURDAY’S SOLUTION (No 7,668)

ACROSS: 1 Monotonous. 6 Apathy. 7 Ember. 9 Allure. 10 Aid. 11 Tale. 14 Lean. 15 Ore. 16 Loosen. 17 Reeks. 18 Bagels. 20 Topsy-turvy. DOWN: 1 Mop. 2 Nettle. 3 Try out. 4 Nieces. 5 Unbeaten. 6 Abattoir. 8 Rudeness. 9 Alter ego. 12 Closes. 13 Combat. 14 Ledger. 19 Lay.