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Press, 30 December 1976, Page 10

Across 3— -It’s vital to bring in a good worker. (9) 8— A test for which there’s something to be said. (4) 9— Went to pieces when praised. (7, 2) 10 — A piercing call from the hikers. (6) 11— Summonses arising out of a broken wrist. (5) 14— It’s not required to be merciful. (5) 15 — Put a couple of drawers together. (4) 16— The general trend in current travel. (5) 18 — Almost drain a pitcher. (4> 20— Experienced bell-ringers will know them. (5) 21— They impress in the circus perhaps. (5) 24— Continue being eager to hold work back. (4, 2) 25— Fowl pest in the garden. (9) 26— Available, if the price is about right. (4) 27— Break in. (9) Down 1— Mad, being had. (9) 2— Unions without a single member. (9) 4— Foreign currency note. (4) >. 5— Happen to come to mind. (5) 6— Not a musical score. (6) 7— In France we show common sense. (4) 9-r Granted a certain amount of price deduction. (5; 11— It was put out for the carol-singers. (5) 12 — Thus a pop age provides a form of entertainmen (4, 5) 13 — Germs seen to be spread by a carrier. (9) 17 — Tired out and annoyed. (5) 19— Possibly secure and free from danger. (6) 22— Scowl when let down. (5) 23— A command to avoid. (4) 24— Stay in a castle. (4) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s solution Across: 1. Side: 3, Composed; 8, Impi 9 App>pie; 11, Posted abroad; 13, Rattle: 14 Impend- 17 3 ra^, kin t g P ace; 20 > Consorts; 21, Ripe; 22, Dressing Down: 1, Shippers; 2, Deposit; 4. Orphan 5 Plgrimage; 6, Sepia; 7, Dues; 10, Reflectors 12 Adhe rent; 15, Elation; 16, Piston; 18, Range; 19 Acid