YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Crossword No. 15, 903

Across: 1 Cohabit. 5 Blight. 9 Walkway. 10 Colette. 11 Lah. 12 Sweet potato. 13 Pearl. 14 Headpiece. 16 In the dark. 17 Taboo. 19 Side effects. 22 Toy. 23 Shearer. 24 Noodles. 26 Ascent.

27 Hearsay.

Down: 1 Cowslip. 2 Half-heartedness. 3 Bow. 4 Thyme. 5 Backtrack. 6 Igloo. 7 Hot-water bottles. 8 Remote. 12 Salve. 14 Head first. 15 Putts. 16 Insist. 18 Odyssey. 20 Eyrie. 21 Cinch. 25 Oca.

Quick – No. 16, 475

Across: 1 Deficiency; 7 Often; 8 Glaring; 10 Virulent; 11 Skin; 13 Latest; 15 Veneer; 17 Sump; 18 Desirous; 21 Examine; 22 Agent; 23 Circumvent. Down:1 Deter; 2 Finalise; 3 Cogent; 4 Elan; 5 Crinkle; 6 Convalesce; 9 Generosity; 12 Delicate; 14 Timpani; 16 Redeem; 19 Overt; 20 Disc.