Paper.. The BIG Saturday Crossword

Cryptic clues

Across

1. Support a proud

movement (5) 4. The man makes an infusion for the Israelites (7) 8. Puts a hundred per

cent on drinks (7) 9. A bit of a nasty,

leering manner (5) 10. See 18 down 11 & 13 Dn. Business associate caught napping? (8,7) 13. Almost the first to be

staid (4) 14. Sticky substance round eastern flower (4) 16. Appeared by chance to be put under a new order (6,2) 17. Could it be played by

ear? (4) 20. One unusual coin of

Greek origin (5) 21. Extra levy should

have been paid (7) 22. It’s assumed by a member when there’s a toff around! (7) 23. Sacks a great many about the beginning of the operation (5)

Down

1. Team breaking up -

it’s hilarious (4-9) 2. Rearranged tours

cause a stir (5) 3. An inclination to take part in the tournament (4) 4. Bother caused by the start of hectic jumble sales (6) 5. Made a wartime

investment (8) 6. A paradise for my

Luise, maybe (7) 7. Used when winter sports equipment manufacturers go on strike! (13) 12. Sea crew upset about

one smart guy (8) 13. See 11 across 15. Did some excavating

for an ancient craft (6) 18 & 10 Ac. They receive signals from various asteroids (5,4) 19. A hill to knock down

(4)

Down

1. Unsuitable (13) 2. Blue (5) 3. Cupid (4) 4. Response (6) 5. Reasonable (8) 6. Lower (7) 7. Amusement (13) 12. Deviating (8) 13. Full (7) 15. Esteem (6) 18. Solo (5) 19. Pit (4)