ANSWERS TO AUGUST CROSSWORD (NO 07)

Across: 8 Futile, 9 Expedite, 10 Five-star, 11 Tattoo, 12 Obtain, 13 Eyeliner, 15 Mediums, 17 Asunder, 20 Exemplar, 22 Bovine, 23 Anthem, 25 Test tube, 26 Edgewise, 27 Isomer.

Down: 1 Dutiable, 2 Literalism, 3 Lepton, 4 Serried, 5 Spotless, 6 Edit, 7 Strove, 14 Innovation, 16 Milkmaid, 18 Ennobles, 19 Written, 21 Xanadu, 22 Buskin, 24 Heel.