WEDNESDAY’S SOLUTION (NO 8,221):

ACROSS: 1 Hobble. 4 Snarl. 7 Pith helmet. 8 Bolt. 9 Demon. 11 Giggles. 13 Sextant. 15 Clear. 17 Arms. 18 Exaggerate. 20 Pleat. 21 Lupine. DOWN: 1 Humbug. 2 Bait. 3 Exhales. 4 Speed. 5 Aim. 6 Latin. 7 Plague. 10 Meagre. 12 Several. 14 Tissue. 15 Cheap. 16 Right. 17 Atop. 19 Axe.

SOLUTION TOMORROW