The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)

Cryptic Crossword

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Both sets of clues fit both grids

ACROSS

6 Farewell and fade in gold (5)

7 One takes steps to provide entertainm­ent (6)

9 New part out of place in Belgian port (7)

10 English witticism to provide kit (5)

11 Lose out to a hedgerow fruit (4)

13 Getting on some stage in Glasgow (6) 15 Planet with hard though boggy ground (5)

16 Light-coloured petals dispersed (6)

17 Sly person gets round during commotion (2-2)

20 Golf course connection­s (5)

22 Determined person enters, a tad unsure (7)

23 Fuss about daughter, much loved (6) 24 Reportedly authentic southern dances (5)

DOWN

1 Turnvery goodout inside(8) of bug – that’s 2 Work Verne measures(5) recounted by Mr 3 Expert in a reduced department (5) 4 Speak against hiving off protected European (7) 5 Country seen through university (4)

6 Papa’s medal melted down – brings a lump to the throat (5,5) 8 Flap when swallowing animal in messy toilets! (10) 12 Gemstone without a ring for one’s friend (3) 13 Initially about seven kings make a request (3) 14 Hero-worshipper I swindle afterwards (8) 15 Yours truly needs a certain action taken (7) 18 Last two of juicy sweets? (5) 19 I carp about island (5) 21 Aged uncle held up erotic word of art (4)

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