Last week’s answers

ACROSS:

1 Becky; 5 Sharp; 8 Octant; 9 Urial; 10 Erica; 11 Karate; 13 Genus; 15 Albert; 18 Fram; 19 Hugo; 20 Shanty; 24 Polyp; 26 Revere; 27 Agate; 28 Alder; 29 Weaver; 30 Exits; 31 Leeks.

DOWN:

1 Bluegrass State; 2 Cairn; 3 Yolks; 4 Stork; 5 Steel; 6 Anise; 7 Plaster of Paris; 12 Taurus; 14 Urchin; 16 Bamboo; 17 Leg bye; 21 Agami; 22 Trews; 23 Nerve; 24 Pearl; 25 Lodge.