CROSSWORD

Across

1 Convey sheer ecstasy (9)

8 Name of eminence in Russia (5)

9 It measures the strength of the current (7)

10 One engaged in sharp trade practice? (6) 11 False alibi initially excluded by magistrate (6) 12 One girl I converted to the faith (8) 15 Score but one (8) 18 Having grave consequences (6)

20 It may force people into early retirement (6) 21 All the same this show certainly isn’t (7) 22 Send home from school (5) 23 Roving eye on Amy’s unearned income (4,5)

Down

2 Dance that comes from Cuba and Burma (5)

3 An old record player (6) 4 Pickle perhaps specially for game (8) 5 Visible remains of ancient undertaking (6) 6 A newspaper gives it a bold presentation (7) 7 The space explorers study? (9) 11 They may form a strong attachment to a craft (9) 13 Accommodating countrywoman? (8) 14 Catches parents out (7) 16 Perfect voice for a trio? (6) 17 Where gambling may be seen as an offence in company (6)

19 It gives artistic turns in the Scala Theatre (5)