CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 & 21 Ac. Don’t go into the

vaults blindfold! (4,6,3,4) 7. Should be an expression of disgust in the Old Testament (5) 8. Neater hairdresser (7) 10. This mixed could do poet

harm (8) 11 & 14 Dn. Will this give the dimensions of the teleprinter strip? (4-7) 13. Calling the man back to

have gin cocktail (6) 15. He got confused by East

German poet (6) 17. He will be seen during the

National Anthem (4) 18. Insurance allowed for bed

linen (8) 21. See 1 Across 22. He’s a lot involved with the

start of philosophy (5) 23. Poison a beautiful Italian

girl (10)

DOWN

1 & 20 Dn. For a snack I’ll get

ham (5,4) 2. Exhausted – unconscious –

money used up (8) 3. Profound part for a

Shakespearian actor (6) 4. It’s just a description of a

blonde (4) 5. Defensive mound to block

up with one piece (7) 6. A series of remarks associated with running? (10) 9. A second choice? (2-8) 12. Certainly not descriptive of

factory-made yarn (8) 14. See 11 Across 16. A little work in garbled code

is enclosed (6) 19. Plant revealed by Australian

aborigines (5) 20. See 1 Down