YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Across: 3 Laces; 9 Cudgel; 10 Blithe; 11 Alibi; 12 Lair; 15 Starve; 17 Dubious; 19 Tee; 20 Tower; 22 Steep; 24 Ratty; 25 Slots; 27 Are; 29 Hinders; 32 Detach; 34 Stet; 35 Aorta; 37 Pliers; 38 Enters; 39 Decry.

Down: 1 Scold; 2 Ad-lib; 3 Lea; 4 All but; 5 Ebbs; 6 Slither; 7 Start; 8 Levee; 13 Austere; 14 Rides; 16 Venture; 18 South; 21 Raids; 23 Placard; 26 Sister; 27 Adopt; 28 Ethic; 30 Ether; 31 Stash; 33 Hose; 36 Any.