SATURDAY’S SOLUTION (NO 7,979)

— ACROSS: 1 Equestrian. 6 Affray. 7 Lilac. 9 Faints. 10 Lie. 11 Rail. 14 Sags. 15 Tot. 16 Opener. 17 Forks. 18 Miscue. 20 Assistance.

DOWN: 1 Elf. 2 Unreal. 3 Spying. 4 Relish. 5 All clear. 6 Aperitif. 8 Creosote. 9 Fixtures. 12 Bonsai. 13 Hermit. 14 Season. 19 Use.