SATURDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Across: 1 Stabs; 6 Barge; 9 Ottoman; 10 Tipsy; 11 Straw; 12 Sense; 13 Attempt; 15 Sic; 17 Uses; 18 Cornea; 19 Rayon; 20 Ulster; 22 Area; 24 Rue; 25 Protest; 26 Fault; 27 Steal; 28 Rival; 29 Slither; 30 Beats; 31 Dense.

Down: 2 Twists; 3 Bosses; 4 Sty; 5 Comet; 6 Bassoon; 7 Ante; 8 Goalie; 12 Spear; 13 Augur; 14 Terse; 15 Snare; 16 Carat; 18 Court; 19 Recalls; 21 Lustre; 22 Attire; 23 Essays; 25 Plate; 26 Fast; 28 Red.