Quick crossword

ACROSS

1. Insect (6)

7. Pachyderm (8) 8. Woman’s long dress (4) 10. Pointed beard (6)

11. In recent times (6) 14. Observe (3)

16. Evaluates (5)

17. Ribbon (4)

19. Defeated competitor (5) 21. Cant (5)

22. Precipitation (5)

23. Damp and chilly (4) 26. Male duck (5)

28. Border of cloth (3) 29. Final part (6)

30. Inn (6)

31. Norse god (4)

32. Uses up (8)

33. Takes unlawfully (6)

DOWN

1. Shining (6)

2. Baby’s soft shoe (6) 3. Hereditary unit (4) 4. Clothing (7) 5. Military trainee (5) 6. Remains (5)

8. Pant (4)

9. Very small (3) 12. Pitch (3)

13. Gain knowledge (5) 15. Hang in the air (5) 18. Decorate (5)

19. Sheltered side (3) 20. Harden (3)

21. Liquidiser (7)

22. Snow runner (3) 23. Invent, contrive (6) 24. Prayer ending (4) 25. American state (6) 26. Actions (5)

27. Skilful (5)

28. Possessed (3) 30. Fling (4)