DOUBLE CROSSWORD

Cryptic Clues: Across

1. Strike at the wrist? (4)

3. To admire an umpire (8)

9. A flying start for the hitchhiker? (7)

10. Could it cause an explosion around crustaceans? (5)

11. Gambling on ship’s movement? (5,3,4)

13. Where we fall if we do wrong? (6)

15. Those who take it become aware of goings-on under the surface (6)

17. No longer worried now guardianship has finished? (4,4,4)

20. Gentle little animals belong to the female Italian doctor (5)

21. Agree I left icon to be despatched (7)

22. Is let – to 10 workers? (8)

23. Indication from the umpire that both sides have

scored 100? (4)

Down

1. Being the winner, could put cap on him (8)

2. 1 in a tree-lined avenue? (5)

4. Lengthen, according to the editor, by inserting 10 twice (6)

5. As payment for membership of the colony? (2,10)

6. Thomas’s initial motive for betrayal (7)

7. A measure for those who want to go straight (4)

8. Acceptable because neither mad nor unintelligent? (6,6)

12. Lead pets to base of column (8)

14. Give the fellow the sack – he’s a burning fighter! (7)

16. Doubtless one of the youngest assemblies (6)

18. A ring of care, naturally (5)

19. Somewhere to live on the level? (4)

Quick Clues: Across

10. 11. 1. 3. 9. Leave Benevolence Decorated Hose Depressing (5) (4) (7) (12) (8)

13. 15. Keep Lower (6) (6)

17. Incomprehensible

(12)

20. Jewish leader (5)

21. Thoughtful (7)

22. Channel deepening machines (8)

23. Prepare for press (4)

Down

1. Dilemma (8) 2. Images (5) 4. Commands (6) 5. Dispute (12) 6. Enrage (7) 7. Final (4)

8. Alcoholic (12) 12. Dividend (8) 14. Feasible (7) 16. Moulding machine (6) 18. Unseeing (5) 19. Poke (4) To hear any crossword solution or the full solutions call 0905 789 4251 . Calls cost 80p per minute plus your network access charge. SP: Spoke, 0333 202 3390.

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