YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Across: 1. Concealment 8. Overtake 9. Gala 10. Drown 13. Sari 16. Stay

17. Omen 18. Apes 20. Adept 24. Cape 25. Evidence 26. Number-plate Down: 2. Oxen 3. Cater 4. Askew 5. Edges 6. Morris-dance

7. Marionettes 11. Opera 12. Nurse 14. Army 15. Bare 19. Steam

21. Diver 22. Pedal 23. Knit