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ACROSS 1 Accidentally (2,7) 6 Skill (3) 8 Protective suit (6) 9 Discourage (5) 10 Small edible shellfish (6) 11 Ushers (7) 13 European country (7) 16 A colour (6) 18 Group of eight (5) 19 Calm or tranquil (6) 21 Prosecute (3) 22 For the most part (9) DOWN 1 Exclude (3) 2 Native New Zealander (5) 3 Item for removing wallpaper (7) 4 Sharp-tasting or sour (6) 5 Religious festival (6) 7 Doorsill (9) 8 Hard-working (9) 12 Sea captain (7) 14 Aromatic spice (6) 15 Deed (6) 17 Speak slowly (5) 20 Climbing plant (3) Today’s solution will be published tomorrow but if you would like to hear it now, call 0904 470 1070. Calls cost 65p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge. Phone & Text Services Helpline: DMG Media Mobile & TV – 0808 272 0808 SATURDAY’S SOLUTION (NO 7,883): ACROSS: 1 Reparation. 6 Sprite. 7 Riser. 9 Rotund. 10 Rap. 11 Plan. 14 Fear. 15 Ill. 16 Abacus. 17 Ernie. 18 Subtle. 20 Assessment. DOWN: 1 Rip. 2 Prison. 3 Rueful. 4 Tirade. 5 Observes. 6 Sapphire. 8 Repartee. 9 Railings. 12 Gamete. 13 Passes. 14 Fumble. 19 Lot.