THE WEEK CROSSWORD 1213
An Ettinger travel pass case and two Connell Guides
will be given to the sender of the first correct solution to the crossword and the clue of the week opened on Monday 22 June. Email the answers, either as a scan of a completed grid or a list of answers, with the subject line The Week crossword 1213, to crossword@theweek.co.uk. Tim Moorey (timmoorey.info)
ACROSS
4 What’s great with horseback riding for pleasure? (8)
8 Greek island is attached to kind of fried pastry (6)
9 Barriers attracting lots of abuse? (8)
10 At Leeds ground parking initially gets support (8)
11 Stands calm with legs, for example out of sight (6)
12 Detective with unhealthy colour bar (8)
13 Western European, I’m keeping quiet in Islamic republic (8)
16 Two bands with backing show contempt (4-4)
19 Crack a large vessel (3-5)
21 Kid getting tons in China? (3,3) 23 Couples could be seen in this golf match (8)
24 A vintage bubbly for guide (8) 25 The rest is what’s seen on the web (6)
26 Make a noise about article for resort town (8)
DOWN
1 European relative is after a butter dish (7)
2 Eastern European on parade for military commander (9) 3 Permit fool to return drawing (6) 4 Cosmo forever! (5,7,3)
5 My view of computer stuff? (2,1,3,2)
6 Joins in song and dance from the south (5)
7 Lawson broadcast genially, Treasury at last dropping out (7)
14 Unpleasant complaint – Lois has it unfortunately (9)
15 East London mug for student contest (4-4)
17 Duck and orange cooked with aromatic herb (7)
18 Goddess put off embracing me (7)
20 Narcissist, I get so spoiled (6) 22 Change period of work (5)