YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Across: 3 Bench; 9 Leaven; 10 Hassle; 11 Eager; 12 Amid; 15 Finale; 17 Reduces; 19 Lie; 20 Lemon; 22 Jewel; 24 Tempo; 25 Sever; 27 Pro; 29 Red tape; 32 Escort; 34 Spot; 35 Nonet; 37 Amulet; 38 Arrive; 39 Reply.

Down: 1 Altar; 2 Valid; 3 Bee; 4 Enamel; 5 Chef; 6 Haricot; 7 Usual; 8 Levee; 13 Meteors; 14 Dukes; 16 Limpopo; 18 Sewer; 21 Newts; 23 Learner; 26 Reveal; 27 Pedal; 28 Occur; 30 Aphid; 31 Ether; 33 Tote; 36 Try.