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CRYPTIC CLUES Across I— The salesman was untruthful in having answered. (7) 4—Without conclusive result, as illustrated. (5) 7— Refusal to start on time. (4) 8— What’s missing in a fight is loss of consciousness. (8) 10—Though usually original, it is less than novel. (5, 5) 12— My dear, it can be lovely! (6) 13— All out hit? (6) 15— Durable, like a pair of shoes perhaps. (4, 2,4) 18— One may be pressed for an admission. (8) 19— Only a fish. (4) 20— Make music in the street with spirit. (5) 21— Fades away with sounds of hesitation. (7) Down 1— Steps taken to get to the top. (5) 2— Offered a match. (8) 3— Weaken the spirit? (6) 4 — A sign of distinction in painting, (10) 5— Apparent avowal of well-being, though berserk. (4) 6— Famous appearance of missing furniture. (7) 9— It preserves impressions of many countries. (5-5) ll— Garment one may have to fasten in front. (8) 12—Makes clear. (7) 14— A man went down with a cry of pain .(6) 16— Rows and audible signs of grief. (5) 17— An excursion to an ancient city. (4) (Solution in column 10)