DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

6. Fit to drink - or as a snooker ball might be (7) 7. See 18 Down 9. The aim is to write the initials of every new designer (3) 10. Consort with one who's

not a full member (9) 12. See 20 Down 15. 'I-hate-men'-stop-in harem for a change! (11) 17. As principal countries, they are geographically outstanding (9) 19. Task requiring a very patient man (3) 21. Iraqi port from which Arabs come (5) 22. Authorise me to return to

governing office (7)

Down

1. Fastened up a spring (5) 2. Make a trench - the tree won't grow without it (3) 3. Some of the political assassinations, unfortunately (4) 4. It's used by observant underseamen (9) 5. Greek philosopher takes on a military unit (7) 8. Wrong route by the right vehicle (6) 11. They're involved with the strains of cooking (9) 13. A part's recast as an eastern tyrant (6) 14. Supply a method to withdraw (4,3) 16. Capital beginning of Othello one of Shakespeare's leading characters (5) 18 & 7Ac. Pretty stupid girls, we hear, are a feature of the gymnasium (4-5) 20 & 12Ac. Creature that has a

crush on its prey (3,11)