The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Cryptic Crossword
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)