The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)

Cryptic Crossword

Both sets of clues fit both grids

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ACROSS

6 Nora and I became elated (2,3) 7 Tiny particle in favour of heavy weight (6) 9 Cooked ling due to spoil (7) 10 Nothing big like last letter (5) 11 Not a single religious woman is mentioned (4) 13 Point in wedding is togetherne­ss (6) 15 Gunk with hollowed out sausage and festive roast (5) 16 Dance around his other chess piece (6) 17 Brand new factory (4) 20 Tips toward shopping aids? (5) 22 Shakespear­ean character to return greeting (7) 23 Beggar from university in tabloid (6) 24 Audible magnitude of sounds of relief (5)

DOWN

1 Instances of coming down at the top of the stairs? (8) 2 Up to redhead to capture warble (5) 3 Swiftness of ranked player holding Penny (5) 4 City register kept in shape (7) 5 Firm regarding heart (4) 6 Noel orbits variable stars (6,4) 8 Bloomers made by transport people (10) 12 Fizzy drink for Dad (3) 13 Employ American English (3) 14 Herb swallowing tablet needs leak (8) 15 Leave son with agent, one inside full of chat (7) 18 Directors are fed up, reportedly (5) 19 Hunt with Charles, head of estate (5) 21 Small, pale-looking wild bird (4)

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