YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Crossword No. 16 516

Across: 1 Mappers. 5 Throbs. 9 Novelty. 10 Meatier. 11 Sir. 12 Bronze medal. 13 Thyme. 14 Annoyance. 16 Notorious. 17 At sea. 19 Third person. 22 Cat. 23 Irksome. 24 Abscess. 26 Indent. 27 Halcyon.

Down: 1 Mind-set. 2 Poverty-stricken. 3 Eel. 4 Say-so. 5 Time zones. 6 Realm. 7 Building society. 8 Grille. 12 Blear. 14 Atonement. 15 Yearn. 16 Nitwit. 18 Artisan. 20 Drove. 21 Slash. 25 Sol.

Quick – No. 17 234

Across: 4 Abusive; 8 Unable; 9 Purloin; 10 Pierce; 11 Gender; 12 Incisive; 18 Monotony; 20 Voodoo; 21 Strict; 22 Ammonia; 23 Rebuff; 24 Flatten.

Down: 1 Culprit; 2 Cadence; 3 Slacks; 5 Bludgeon; 6 Silent; 7 Veiled; 13 Immobile; 14 Copious; 15 Mystify; 16 Formal; 17 Adroit; 19 Outlet.

Give or take – 1 135

1. Gasket. 2. Skate. 3. Task. 4. Ask. 5. Sack. 6. Stack. 7. Casket.