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5 A member of an ancient Jewish sect associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls (6)

7 An incendiary or

illuminating projectile (8)

9 A motorcycle with

four large tyres for off-road use (4,4)

10 King ____, the fourth film in which Elvis Presley starred (6)

11 One who has expertise in estimating and analysing character from handwriting (12)

13 Decaying or rotting

and emitting a foul smell (6)

15 David, British runner who won gold in the

400 metres hurdles at the 1968 Summer Olympics (6) 18 Duet sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in the 1978 film musical Grease (6,6)

21 Nasi ____, Southeast Asian dish of fried rice cooked with pieces of meat and vegetables (6)

22 Bill, late British TV journalist and presenter noted for hosting

BBC Breakfast (8)

23 A part song for several voices, especially one of the Renaissance period (8)

24 The trade union Equity

covers this group of professionals (6)

DOWN

1 An abundant rock-forming mineral that typically occurs as colourless or pale crystals (8)

2 Danny, U.S. actor who played Penguin in the 1992 film Batman Returns (6)

3 Describing water that is somewhat salty, as in estuaries (8)

4 Self-abasing or without

pride or dignity (6)

6 Expression meaning

‘to prepare to fight with someone’ (6,2)

7 A muscle whose contraction bends a limb or other part of the body (6)

8 A cheerful song or air (4)

12 One who talks volubly

and inconsequentially (8) 14 Political activity appealing to ordinary people’s emotions instead of rational argument (8)

16 A unit of computer

information (8)

17 ____ nurse, one who passes instruments, mixes fillings etc. for an expert in tooth care (6)

18 Pointed stems of asparagus

or broccoli (6)

19 ____ Jewison, Canadian filmmaker whose films include Rollerball and Moonstruck (6)

20 An asana is the seated posture in this form of exercise (4)

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