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Press, 24 August 1977, Page 20

Across I —A sign of correct computation for a moment. (4) 3— Fits gear into warships. (8) S—See 7 Down. 9—Bounders could be bribed into illegal acts. (8) 11— Mediterranean tear-jerker. (7, 5) 13— Inconsistent description of mended clothes. (6) 14— This will get back as a fairground feature. (6) 17— They are always on hand at the end of matches. (7-5) 20—See 21 Across. 21 and 20 Across—The man in the shearing-shed is a day-dreamer. (4-8) 22— Emohatically insisted fruit courses should be sent back. (8) 23 — To speak indistinctly is an insult. (4) Down 1— a section of the cathedral divided up into ten parts. (8) 2— Agreement to make a cosmetic container. (7) 4 — Old-fashioned neckwear, we hear, for hoodlums. (6) 5— Toil beneath the earth to make the foundation. (10) 6— Dance beat needs vivacity. (5) 7 and 8 Across —Swords, maybe, for team members. (4-4) 10—Correct uniform for one of the military commands. (5, 5) 12— The referee is an artist. (8) 15— Kind of wrapping for metal fencing weapon. (7) 16— In the main, he resolves to show some innate attachment. (6) 18— He may be involved in taking several courses. (5) 19— Encourages output from the poultry breeder. (4) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Obsolescent; 9, Olympic: 10. Cable; 11, Obese: 12, Precede: 13, Hoarse; 15, Writhe; 18, Diverse; 20, Stood; 22, Gored; 23, Ruffian; 24, Meteorology. Down: 2, Boyle; 3. Oppress; 4. Escape; 5, Cache; 6. Noblest: 7, Go to the dogs; 8, Never ending; 14, Adverse; 16, Restful; 17, Hearer; 19, Ridge; 21. Owing.