YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

ACROSS: 9, Ill temper 10, Leathery 12, Cowl 13, Gateau 14, Thistle 15, Purloined 17, Doubtless 18, Emerald 20, Parrot 21, Flag 24, Forgiven 26, Aperture 28, Reel 29, Precis 31, Pungent 34, Intention 36, Agreeable 38, Hostile 39, Lariat 40, Stir 41, Revealed 42, Senseless. DOWN: 1, Disciple 2, Glower 3, Sprained 4, Friend 5, Flounder 6, Last but one 7, Thrifty 8, Writhe 11, Message 16, Orange 19, Evoke 20, Pen 22, Large 23, Stance 25, Vermicelli 26, Ass 27, Freight 30, Conclude 31, Pertains 32, Theorise 33, Enliven 35, Tossed 36, Across 37, Better.