SATURDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Across: 1 Guest; 6 Topaz; 9 Calcium; 10 Glory; 11 Nippy; 12 Duvet; 13 Palaver; 15 Car; 17 Adam; 18 Furore; 19 Skill; 20 Themes; 22 Mice; 24 Sir; 25 Topical; 26 Femur; 27 Ember; 28 Darts; 29 Talk big; 30 Angel; 31 Per se.

Down: 2 Unload; 3 Scream; 4 Tay; 5 Occur; 6 Tuneful; 7 Omit; 8 Appear; 12 Desks; 13 Pants; 14 Layer; 15 Comic; 16 Repel; 18 Floor; 19 Several; 21 Hit man; 22 Mirage; 23 Cactus; 25 Tusks; 26 Fete; 28 Dip.