QUICK CLUES

Across 1. Called to account

(5,2,4) 9. Vertical (7) 10. Defence plea (5) 11. Spirit (5) 12. Deeds (7) 13. Meal (6) 15. Cutting implement (6) 18. Endeavour (7) 20. Unit of weight (5) 22. Punctuation mark (5) 23. Playhouse (7) 24. “Hare and hounds” games (11) Down 2. Protective garment

(5)

3. Young birds (7) 4. Italian painter (6) 5. Grilled bread (5) 6. Prolong (4,3) 7. Protest (6,5) 8. Strongest team (5,6) 14. Kneecap (7) 16. Intestinal infection (7) 17. Stationary (6) 19. Minister’s house (5) 21. Chemical (5)