SKELETON

THE black squares have to be filled in as well as the words in this crossword. For a start, four black squares and four numbers have been inserted.

ACROSS

Domino ___, knock-on result

Hostile rival Opposite of ‘start’ Catalyst in some detergents Passive

___ bend, very sharp turn Fall from faith

Small pier

Native British flower Take (an exam) again Crime of having two spouses at the same time Side away from the wind Push gently

Book lover

1

4 6 7 9 12 13 17 19 21 23

25 26 27 DOWN 1

2

3 4 5 8 10

11 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 24

Bring (pressure) to bear Moroccan flat-topped conical hat

Grow molars etc Large building

Ruin

Sharp cry of a dog Person now living and working abroad

Army vehicle Crook’s false name Run with short steps Rider’s goading instrument Chatter, natter

Short thin branch Shop’s customer Flightless Australian bird Give assistance to