The Scotsman

DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

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CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

4. In poor condition, having been involved in a car accident (3-4) 8. Moved gently before noon near Slovenian location (6) 9. Jack may be after a high place in the church (7) 10. The reason to shift it back inside (6) 11. One won't take precise aim to shoot at this (6) 12. Update the pattern of Communist symbol round the East (8) 18. Ancient splendour of American standard (3,5) 20. Bleach when it is dissolved (6)

21. Allows a soft shade to be put back (6) 22. Colourful garden flower, if such a variety exists (7)

23. Restricts the developmen­t of gimmicks (6)

24. Classic traveller's tale (7)

Down

1. Those who broadcast in country areas (7)

2. Regular current outflow (7) 3, 14Dn. & 5Dn. Is thorough and examines both sides of every jewel (6,2,5,8)

5. See 3 Down

6. Ann returns with a fee for the governess (6)

7. Kind of pattern used for basketry (6) 13. Cromwellia­n upset by derision (8)

14. See 3 Down

15. Wheeler is the first of the competitor­s on the Youth Club roster (7)

16. Ought to hold us somehow (6) 17. One chest indisposit­ion causes irritation (6)

19. Works hard but engages in corrupt practices (6)

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