CRYPTIC crossword

Complete the puzzle to reveal two solutions in the shaded squares, relating to the picture clues.

2017-10-09 - By Jim Greenfield

PICTURE CLUES

7ac & 8ac, 13ac & 18ac

ACROSS

7 & 8ac Rich action game played on an island horror movie (8,6)

9 Mexican apparel held by clip-on choker (6)

10 As quiet as a snake (3)

11 It’s the fantasy world tendency of Pisces, ma (8) 12 Blue plane for the printer? (6)

13 & 18ac Comedy about a dispatch with four matches (4,8,3,1,7)

17 Sticking plaster? (6)

18 See 13 Across

21 A female returns insane (3) 22 A throwing out of the old is due, Pat (6)

23 Searched for this type, we heard (6)

24 Pretend encyclopaedia contains a bias (8)

DOWN

1 To carve in relief Eastern doctor finds nothing on ship (6)

2 Set up seat with weapons? (8)

3 Concoct opiate with the stuff of sea creatures (6) 4 Gambling machines found in denominated bars? (3,5,7)

5 An African nationality makes a peaty gin (8) 6 Peruvian runner? (4,4) 14 Manipulator of a musical on the hill (8)

15 Work out how many tea items inaccurately (8) 16 Do they appear on a regular date? (8)

19 Vehicle back tracks (1-5) 20 Stick to the diplomat when they lose direction (6)