DOUBLE CROSSWORD

Cryptic Clues: Across

1 & 12Ac. Great actor, glad pens have changed, joins prohibitionist to show 21’s flag (4-8,6) 7. Admit he was a former 10 down of the 21 (5) 8. Mindful of hostilities out east (5) 9. Attempt to score in a game? (3)

10. Only half proper and harsh, but keep on trying (9)

11. How the car crossed the river? (6)

12. See 1 Across

15. Got rid of sailor who scattered oil on hut (9)

17. Acquire some strange things (3)

18. Disturbed glee, a bird (5)

19. Former turn is accurate (5)

21. Being as one avers great power results (6,6)

Down

1. What a writer might have on his bed? (5,2,5) 2. Father goes to southern resort (3) 3. They have a definite stage in their lives (6) 4. Six feet under here – it’s serious having three feet! (9) 5. Escape publicity during the night before... (5) 6. ...ruined Eric’s notable festivities (12) 7. A grey made brighter (5)

10. I’d go in now as leader of the 21 (9)

13. When such a mare can be quite fearsome (5)

14. Could be dearth of fibre (6)

16. Groan about a music maker (5)

20. Fitting beginning to 8, 10 and 9 (3)

Quick Clues: Across

1. 7. 8. 9. Eccentricity Big Squeeze Charge (5) (3) (5) (12)

10. 11. Lure Exploiter (6) (9)

12. Plunger (6)

15. Bowdlerise (9)

17. Chopper (3)

18. Map (5)

19. Impress deeply (5)

21. Violation (12)

Down

1. Unconcern (12)

2. Observe (3)

3. Indigenous (6)

4. Disgusting (9)

5. Precipitous (5)

6. Loss of affection (12)

7. Salute (5) 10. House painter (9) 13. Tread heavily (5) 14. Clergyman (6) 16. Clear (5) 20. Mimic (3)