DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

4. Stain of conspiracy in half the school (7)

8. Versed in getting sort of licence? (6)

9. Searches for food, taking a very long time (7) 10. Tell how to see a connection? (6)

11. Get ale for shattered bird (6) 12. Undiplomatic troupe leader left without a turn (8)

18. Nine acts for example (8) 20. Get back a reign (6) 21. Rare collection thanks to mistakes (6)

22. Satisfied with what is inside (7) 23. Make up one's mind, as EEC did wrongly (6)

24. Man rued not carrying weapons (7)

Down

1. Work in the theatre (7)

2. To which love is the key? (7)

3. Spoilt weapon (6)

5. Demos in favour of examinations (8)

6. Colour of circle on shooting practice area (6)

7. 150 always bright (6)

13. Dignitary on hill? (8)

14. Customarily live here (7)

15. Argued about cricket equipment indeed (7)

16. The glory of the Empire, now no more (6)

17. Does he experience delay in service? (6)

19. Sailor has to obtain what he aims for (6)