SATURDAY’S SOLUTION

ACROSS: 9. Foreseen 10. Too 11. Obtain 12. Accept 13. Plummet 14. Oath 15. Proficient 17. Supplant 18. Pirates 19. Stir 21. Excite 24. Going round the bend 27. Astern 29. Ever 30. Sprints 33. Spotless 35. Atmosphere 36. Char 37. Succour 38. Permit 40. Armada 41. Lie 42. Verified.

DOWN: 1. Concerning 2. Cede 3. Tentacle 4. Snipped 5. Commiserate 6. Mouthpiece 7. Stroll 8. Distinct 10. Trust 16. Fragile 20. Tense 22. Cherish 23. Honeysuckle 25. Gingersnap 26. Determined 28. Sapphire 31. Passport 32. Improve 34. Threat 35. Above 39. Rift.