Crossword 297: 23 November 2018

ACROSS:

3. Scrubland; 9. Radish; 10. Ibex; 11. Espaliers; 12. Oriole; 15. Pigs; 16. Open; 18. Doe; 20. Scrag; 23. Alien; 26. Sparrows; 27. Figs; 28. Tacit; 29. Kennels;

30. Aitch; 32. Spur; 33. Absorbed;

34. Elder; 37. Shell; 38. Net; 40. Hype; 42. Zinc; 44. Earthy; 47. Asparagus;

48. Berg; 49. Tackle; 50. Erroneous.

DOWN:

1. Lair; 2. Silo; 3. Sheep; 4. Ripen; 5. Bull; 6. Amend; 7. Dispel; 8. Beagle; 12. Ossifrage; 13. Irrigated; 14. Log;

17. Espresso; 19. Oast; 21. Granary;

22. Colliery; 24. Incipient; 25. Naturally; 31. Hare; 35. Loiter; 36. Encage;

37. Sea; 39. Tapir; 40. Hygro-;

41. Pests; 43. Bran; 45. Rich; 46. Hill.