DOUBLE CROSSWORD

Cryptic Clues: Across

1. Levels of adequacy required for posts (9) 8. South Pennsylvania is the place to recuperate (3) 9. Defined area in which one expects to receive services (6,5) 11. Critical examinations of light entertainments, we hear (7) 12. The kind of duties for one who succeeds (5) 13. He sailed from the Channel so nobly (6) 15. It’s becoming a kind of fraction (6) 17. A bird that’s often active at the dockside (5) 18. Unauthorised disclosure that may be in the pipeline (7) 20. Where you’ll find the kernel, toputit bluntly (2,1,8) 22. This will cool one with ardour (3) 23. An affliction of overworked pupils (3,6)

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2. An obligation to level the score (3) 3. An organised campaign for an approach to the house (5) 4. Cosy little place for retirement (6) 5. More reliable plumb line operator (7) 6. The level on which to find spacecraft? (6,5) 7. Short race arranged for this animal (4-5) 10. Nautical reprimand for one of the crew? (5,6) 11. Whatthe campanologist and the boxer should possess (9) 14. Work in the

theatre (7) 16. So blue garment

is remodelled (6) 19. The advantage of changing seats (5) 21. Garland from the Delectable Isles (3)

Quick Clues: Across Down

1. Odd (9) 2. Billiards stick (3) 8. Barley beard (3) 3. Snare (5) 9. Abstainer (11) 4. Wandered (6) 11. Go before (7) 5. Accumulate (7) 12. Come in (5) 6. Airborne

soldier (11) 13. Majestic (6)

7. Burial (9) 15. Blow (6)

10. Crises (11) 17. Collier (5) 11. Practical (9) 18. Low wall (7) 14. Extend (7) 20. Communication (11) 16. Coil (6) 22. Anger (3) 19. Spacious (5) 23. A plant (9) 21. Dry (of wine) (3) To hear any crossword solution or the full solutions call 0905 789 4251 . Calls cost 80p per minute plus your network access charge. SP: Spoke, 0333 202 3390.

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