Sunderland Echo

DOUBLE CROSSWORD

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CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

7. Jump the strongroom (5) 8. Two creatures used for waterproof­ing (7) 9. Some consider a violinist to be a dish (7) 10. Great sorrow if Reg is upset (5) 12. Objective man in mail dispute (10) 15. Laughing uncontroll­ably isn't wrong but irritates (2,8) 18. Some revolving router used after tiling (5) 19. Common officer (7) 21. Greek drink used as a stainer, perhaps (7) 22. Wise man who picks winners (5)

Down

1. Being greedy is a way to get ahead (10) 2. Take us back to a street that is smooth (5) 3. Man whose return would go unnoticed (4) 4. Yearn for new praise (6) 5. Generosity from the Syrian capital? (8) 6. Courageous as a Latvian, perhaps (7) 11. Please go out after autumn and drop off (4,6) 13. Continue to claim it isn't in the sea (8) 14. Partners from different sectors (7) 16. Brandy can go back after the first champagne (6) 17. Eccentric way to start an old car (5) 20. Man returning as another man (4)

QUICK CLUES: Across

7. Sheep-like (5) 8. Use (7) 9. Soothing (7) 10. Tapestry (5) 12. Hopeful (10) 15. Valet (10) 18. Loop (5) 19. Adorn (7) 21. Reveal (7) 22. Temptress (5)

Down

1. Artisan (10) 2. Slightly drunk (5) 3. Page (4) 4. Kernels (6) 5. Obsession (8) 6. Oscillate (7) 11. Used (10) 13. Keep (8) 14. Bill (7) 16. Whim (6) 17. Inlet (5) 20. Reed (4)

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