DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

7. News of a clap of thunder, for example? (7,6) 8. Times when even the leading lights are weak? (4,4) 9. Step taken when

telephoned? (4) 10. Festival organiser can

make it safe (6) 12. A whiffa from the bar

(6) 14. Doesn't touch foliage (6) 16. Again kind in holiday

place (6) 18. Excitement in gaol? (4) 20. The inspector can

become very sour (8) 22. Local anaesthetic for the few? (7,6)

Down

1. Disregard but save up (3,5) 2. Posts in which money is at

risk? (6) 3. A girl to rave about (4) 4. Angry lawyers perhaps hit

by shot at goal? (8) 5. Press a rare reform (6) 6. One fled to the country

(4) 11. What an idiot Edward is to

have helped! (8) 13. Go to the next page for the

value of business done (8) 15. Never mind inclusion of

destructive creatures (6) 17. May set out when it's hot

and misty (6) 19. It is cut short when cur has

it (4) 21. Currency is right also (4)

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