Quick crossword

ACROSS

3. Rabbit’s cage (5)

9. Public speaker (6)

10. Cavity (6)

11. Of the Pope (5)

12. Primates (4)

15. Alcoholic drink (6)

17. Flatfish (7)

19. Harden (3)

20. Indian instrument (5)

22. Heavenly messenger (5)

24. Leaven (5)

25. Adam’s ale (5)

27. Stitch (3)

29. Breathe (7)

32. Minor earthquake (6)

34. Pace (4)

35. Group of nine (5)

37. Skilful (6)

38. Erse (6)

39. Playful skip or leap (5)

DOWN

1. Jinx (5)

2. Auctioneer’s hammer (5)

3. Jump on one foot (3)

4. Planet (6)

5. Confabulate (4)

6. Vacation (7)

7. Applauds (5)

8. Sugary (5)

13. Artist (7)

14. Tendon (5)

16. Relaxation time (7)

18. Big cat (5)

21. Harvests (5)

23. Terse (7)

26. Go back on one’s word (6)

27. Drinking tube (5)

28. Tired, exhausted (5)

30. Rome’s country (5)

31. Era (5)

33. Roster (4)

36. Pitch (3)