Sunderland Echo

DOUBLE CROSSWORD

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CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

7 & 8Ac. Another pine I transplant­ed outside (2,3,4,3) 8. See 7 Across 9. Being hampered, made painful progress (7) 10. It is brought in to beat Hyperion (5) 12. See 21 Across 15. One who's celebrated for lack of skill? (10) 18. Confidentl­y expect credit (5) 19. Walter's turned into a spendthrif­t (7) 21, 11 Dn. & 12Ac. Now can't be matched, we're told (5,2,2,4,4,3,7) 22. Dismiss about fifty for being unconscien­tious (5)

Down

1. There may well be a catch in this (7,3) 2. A large container in the ship for cigarette-ends (5) 3. See 17 Down 4. Support what robbers do on the way (4,2) 5. Let's beat crashes - use it when travelling (4-4) 6. The normal restrictio­ns for political groups (7) 11. See 21 Across 13. Regulars making a small section in the Colours (8) 14. More resolute, having put on weight (7) 16. Most inferior variety of towels (6) 17 & 3Dn. It's used to make a tremendous impression for the United Kingdom! (5,4) 20. It's only fair to hear broadcast twice (2-2)

QUICK CLUES: Across

7. Think (5) 8. Spectre (7) 9. Inbred (7) 10. Loop (5) 12. Ornamental (10) 15. Assortment (10) 18. Clamorous (5) 19. Segment (7) 21. Forebode (7) 22. Sufficient (5)

Down

1. Rustic (10) 2. Origin (5) 3. Rip (4) 4. Sun-god (6) 5. Keep up (8) 6. Deputised (5,2) 11. Impartial (4-6) 13. Commonplac­e (8) 14. Had ambition (7) 16. Hear (6) 17. Frosty (5) 20. Applaud (4)

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