The Scotsman

DOUBLE CROSSWORD

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CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

7. The way women think could make niece go in film! (8,5) 8. Avoid rep who gets too much commission? (8) 9. First murder victim of smash-and-grab element (4) 10. Most of the past and some of the morals of the stars (6) 12. Self-assurance shown by a Palestinia­n doctor? (6) 14. Cosmetic compositio­n (4-2) 16. Give weapon back to youth leader who is sleepy (6) 18. Ancient deity thus again making a comeback (4) 20. Fighting vessel in a trial of strength? (3,2,3) 22. Retrench too little because bound to serve? (5,8)

Down

1. Does it carry a lot of weight with sailors? (5,3) 2. On reflection, it is being looked into (6) 3. Italian city in which sleep is almost impossible (4) 4. The chief territory is a promontory (8) 5. Dance off - cricketer can't get out from it directly (2-4) 6. Immorality that can exert a firm hold (4) 11. 14 to help females keep their mouths shut? (8) 13. Almost fail to attend game through incompatib­ility (8) 15. Eastern flower used in spring festival (6) 17. Performing well when filling in questionna­ire (2,4) 19. Hurried to Dutch capital to get currency (4) 21. GI no longer there (4)

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