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Crossword No. 16 815

Across: 1 Cold-hearted. 9 Palmtop. 10 Trample. 11 Ego. 12 Atelier. 13 Foghorn. 14 Hit. 15 Music. 17 Stair. 18 Bevel. 20 Resit. 22 Inn. 24 Saffron. 25 Manx cat. 26 Goo. 27 Cortege. 28 Osborne. 29 Stylishness.

Down: 1 Collective farms. 2 Lithium. 3 Hyper. 4 Autofocus. 5 Tear gas. 6 Diplomatic corps. 7 Splash. 8 Tenner. 16 Serengeti. 18 Bisect. 19 Largely. 21 Tenable. 23 Natter. 25 Mooch.

Quick No. 17 527

Across: 1 Opinionated; 9 Net; 10 Spectator; 11 Earns; 13 Observe; 14 Capers; 16 Retain; 18 Detests; 19 Fence; 20 Rebellion; 21 Cos; 22 Never-ending.

Down: 2 Pet; 3 Nests; 4 Oberon; 5 Artiste; 6 Entertain; 7 Interceders; 8 Free and easy; 12 Reputable; 15 Resolve; 17 Aspire; 19 Fined; 21 Con.

Give or take – 1 431

1. Nibble. 2. Bible. 3. Bile. 4. Lie. 5. Evil. 6. Devil. 7. Drivel.

Sudoku – 5 922