FRIDAY’S SOLUTIONS

WEE THINKER ACROSS: 7 Punjabi 9 A-list 10 Evens 11 Million 12 Ire 13 Ridicule 16 Testator 17 Coy 19 Relieve 21 Fungi 22 Tepid 23 Mae West

DOWN: 1 Ophelia 2 Antecede 3 Gags 4 Cable-car 5 Mini 6 Stunt 8 In midstream 13 Retreads 14 Licensee 15 Typists 18 Brute 20 Laps 21 Feel

QUICKIE ACROSS: 1 Subcontract 8 Dog 9 Lad 11 Ellipse 12 Grime 13 Boy 14 Pep 15 Earlier 17 Tea 19 Arch 21 Sped 23 Stye 25 Make 27 PLC 29 Autocue 31 Nag 34 Foe 36 Inlet 37 Supreme 38 Ate 39 Rip 40 Independent DOWN: 1 Solo 2 Ugly 3 Cupcake 4 Needle 5 Rogue 6 Clip 7 Tame 8 Debit 10 Depth 16 Ray 18 Ask 20 Rep 22 Pea 24 Thumped 25 Mania 26 Mousse 28 Creep 30 Untie 32 Anti 33 Glen 34 Fern 35 Omit