DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC

ACROSS 9 Learns one’s no stay-at-home? (5,3) 10 He is a bit of a liability (3) 11 Can possibly take three-quarters of an hour to fix firmly (6) 12 The test has been rigged again, in a way (6) 13 Sound very good, though having got a little disheartened (7) 14 Measure the rain one has trapped (4) 15 Owing to having gone in above one’s head? (4,2,4) 17 They come out for the audition (8) 18 It’s no good if you apply a smaller quantity (7) 19 A journey for threepence (4) 21 See, among the gashes from the blows (6) 24 Ensured one would have no more negative thoughts? (9,4,4) 27 Gets going on small pastries (6) 29 Be alone when Ben has left the plant (4) 30 Sinatra performing is skilled at his work (7) 33 Took the trouble to set the two deer free (8) 35 Don’t be rough with the cards! (4,6) 36 Exploited the old (4) 37 Gives generously, they reveal? (7) 38 You should avoid them if you’re slimming, my dears (6) 40 Did he keep changing his viewpoint as an artist? (6) 41 He’s crazy for vegetarian food (3) 42 About the female animals, exaggerates (8) DOWN 1 The wee “36” is almost new (6,4) 2 I get dole, losing nothing by not working (4) 3 Satisfies one that coins have not fallen inside (8) 4 He has a stab at making a label (7) 5 Delighted, amused and a little embarrassed (7,4) 6 Go towards but leave footprints behind you (4,6) 7 Scribble “sun-stroke” (6) 8 Left, which is a mistake? (3,5) 10 Stop to get a container to put the second in (5) 16 Agree the friend must come over for the conference (7) 20 Show the key is in the wrong door (5) 22 View as a good head, all round (7) 23 Good and bad days a lift operator knows all about (3,3,5) 25 If all else fails, Zurich from the list of holiday venues? (4,6) 26 One with nothing vital to communicate? (4,6) 28 Says glibly, as one leaves in a hurry (5,3) 31 List that will make an impression on you (8) 32 No one’s fool, but upset by love (7) 34 Making sure nobody will see you getting a licking (6) 35 Harped on how one was no mere guest? (5) 39 Stops tips (4)