DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across 7. Watchful technique about the French (5) 8. Attempt to house old people - it has a sad end (7) 9. One relies on him for the fare (7) 10. Southern instrument needing to be lowered in pitch (5) 12. Be observant and receive warning of dismissal (4,6) 15. Halcyon description of the champion angler (10) 18. Eau de Cologne (5) 19. Diana's to do some nursing - that's swell (7) 21. Fundamental description of a

political reformer (7) 22. Natural aptitude to make light

of, we hear (5) Down 1. Without him there would be fewer unions and no striking! (10) 2. Cross examination before the end of the day (5) 3. Feature prominently among topmost artistes (4) 4. Austere English author of the eighteenth century (6) 5. There's nothing in strange variety of slaty material (8) 6. Majestic one with a show of decorations (7) 11. Cleric to stoop in prayer, maybe (10) 13. Nearly all the plaster painting is out of doors (8) 14. Provides some relaxation in the spring (7) 16. It's used for backing a horse (6) 17. State a hatchet turned up in backstreet (5) 20. Hushed in times of trouble (4) Need help? To hear any solution or the full solutions call 0905 789 4250. Calls cost 80p per minute plus your network access charge. SP: Spoke, 0333 202 3390.