WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION (NO 7,761):

ACROSS: 1 Preach. 4 Alpha. 7 Fancy goods. 8 Tear. 9 Licit. 11 Lockjaw. 13 Wear off. 15 Annul. 17 Sect. 18 Ins and outs. 20 Yanks. 21 Enrage. DOWN: 1 Postal. 2 Ajar. 3 Hacksaw. 4 Angel. 5 Pro. 6 Asset. 7 Falcon. 10 Closes. 12 Welcome. 14 Future. 15 Amity. 16 Lands. 17 Stir. 19 Son.