CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7565

Down Down ACROSS

6. Get into different clothes: you’ll have to, if hill climbing (6,4). 8. Love animals, we’re told (4). 9. See the light (4). 10. Are brilliant in, she holds (5). 11. Cheat, or fiddle, all right (4). 12. A new client is brought round for the firm (9). 16. Heart-whole, as one can’t imagine being? (5-4).

20. Made up and with very high heels? (4). 22. In a tizzy, thanks to her (5). 23. Getting in round about five, with a man (4). 24. One fellow is holding a pipe (4). 25. Do, to stay alive (5,5).

DOWN

1. Feature the work in it of a famous composer (6). 2. Occupying a compartment, you establish (7). 3. Feels everybody should have five (6). 4. Sign in before I take Margaret back (6). 5. Tell the brothers (5). 7. Switch round in the boat (5). 13. The weight of a barrel, say (3). 14. A policeman on the job, right? (7). 15. What a South American boy eats? (5). 17. Had appeared to show an increase in (6). 18. Sings and talks about the north (6). 19. Gets out of, once the cats are trained (6). 21. He’ll have a stab at it (5).

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7564 - SOLUTIONS Across

- 1, Important post. 8, Minor (key). 9, Plum-age. 10, Sh-abby. 11, Cha-i-se. 12, W-rot-e. 14, Sp-i-ed. 18, Off-ice. 20, G-ann-et. 23, Ch-agrin. 24, A-long. 25, Winding stairs.

- 1, In-most. 2, Pan-da (rev.). 3,Rare-bit. 4, A-l-ps (rev.). 5, Touch. 6, Op-aline. 7, The-mes. 13, Refrain. 15, P-eas-ant. 16, Mo’s-cow. 17, Stages. 19, Cor-gi (ant). 21, Naom-i. 22, Snag (anag.).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7564 - SOLUTIONS Across

- 1, Self-possessed. 8, Mauve. 9, Emotion. 10, Eleven. 11, Change. 12, Aster. 14, Obeys. 18, Quince. 20, Rescue. 23, Implant. 24, Irate. 25, Metamorphosis.

- 1, Simper. 2, Louse. 3, Precede. 4, Shed. 5, Epoch. 6, Spinney. 7, Danger. 13, Snippet. 15, Blemish. 16, Squirm. 17, Deters. 19, Claim. 21, Class. 22, Stir. A platonic friendship is highlighted, as are reunions and unusual social happenings. A restless streak surfaces at work. New interests in comtemporary art or music may be explored.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22

Your natural curiousity may work to your advantage. Facts you have stored up should come in handy. Academic interests are expanded, but don’t sign on for too many projects.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

You may be changing your point of view regarding a family situation. Infact, you are changing your mind quite a bit these days. Your romantic partner may be unexpectedly sensitive.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

New interests and new directions dominate the week. Travel is highlighted and likely combines well with business. Your first impressions may not be on target right now

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Communication is the key word this week. In personal relationships, you articulate your feelings. In your career or community endeavours, a small bonus or reward may arrive.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

Travel is favoured, whether planned or spontaneous. Although your work mates are supportive of your plans, you should not divulge ideas prematurely. A new friendship is in the offering.

PISCES—February 20-March 20

A relationship with a Scorpio should thrive this week. Creative ideas are sharp and may lead to profit. News of a celebration comes your way.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are a devoted friend and relative and are easily forgiven when you go off on a tangent or two or three. A long term project is highlighted. You may be getting the break you have been waiting for. Reconciliations with old friends also are spotlighted.