30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

6 Mine collapse is a hazard (7)

7 Tried the case and received information (5)

9 Finding it difficult to mix some of the fibrous hybrids (3)

10 Discovered in nude disarray? That’s baseless (9)

12 It’s offered for consideration as a professional appointment (11)

15 Earnestly direct one’s attention to condensed substance (11)

17 A measure to deter mice, in a way (9)

19 Chewed amorsel (3)

21 Revolution before the Spanish fiesta (5)

22 Obtains different defence (7)

DOWN

1 See 16 Down

2 Frequently expressed briefly

in poetry (3)

3 Devise a tailless aircraft (4)

4 Put back in office to exert control over the government (9)

5 One is at liberty to enjoy this state (7)

8 An extinguisher for the same employer (6)

11 Usual procedures for charges when the law intervenes (9)

13 Better footballer (6)

14 Held up by the gunman but protected (7)

16 & 1Dn Illumination in the cockpit? (5-5)

18 Bring up this kind of guard (4)

20 Farm building will make an eyesore, we hear (3)

PREVIOUS SOLUTION Across:

7 Mediterranean;

8 Mandates;

9 Iron;

10 Chorus;

12 Agency;

14 Scored;

16 Expect;

18 Hems;

20 Listless;

22 Winding stairs.

Down:

1 Seraphic;

2 Bidder;

3 Heat;

4 Dressage;

5 Endive;

6 Sago;

11 Sideline;

13 Cocksure;

15 Reside;

17 Pillar;

19 Edit;

21 So-so.