CRYPTIC/QUICK CROSSWORD

Here’s your chance to win a Collins Concise English Dictionary. Complete the crossword using

either the cryptic or the quick clues and send it to us with your name and address. Send your solution to: Cryptic/Quick Crossword No. 538, The Irish Mail on Sunday, PO Box 5332, Cardiff Lane, Dublin 2. Entries must be received by Thursday. The winner will be drawn from a hat. The winner of Cryptic/Quick Crossword No. 537 is Maureen Naughten, Drimnagh, Dublin 12.

CRYPTIC CLUES aCROSS

9 Beer contains a colouring (5) 10 Right to revile pig’s plan (9) 11 Underestimate old tune – tea was ruined (9) 12 Reported gap in sum (5) 13 Edited clip has space for a writer (6) 14 Foul, male creature – new insect (8) 16 Ring gala – it developed into a pain (7) 18 Long-serving doctor near collapse (7) 20 Knock DIY – it’s affected by speed (8) 22 Suggest having a beer with a member (6) 25 Feature includes a number of shops (5) 26 About short story not being beyond help (9) 28 Extremely enthusiastic about directors (9) 29 Stressed about a lock (5)

dOWN

1 Weapon gets record points (4) 2 Youngster has knowledge about one race (6) 3 Putting up with status (8) 4 Talk at statesmen’s top summit (5) 5 Enjoy playing set – I have a biscuit (9) 6 Extensive cover provided for VIP (6) 7 Light-hearted young lady, broadcasting (8) 8 Canteen fixed after agent’s remorse (10) 13 Expert on vehicle, drawing instrument (10) 15 Sort a liar out from a tailor (9) 17 Prominent wager in some letters (8) 19 Bear has role to play in gallery (8) 21 River confused a bend with a turn (6) 23 Resemble me with a symbol (6) 24 Utensil, one found in suit (5) 27 Pleased with relaxation (4)