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Press, 4 January 1978, Page 18

CRYPTIC CLUES Across I— A reason for being stranded. (7) 5— A. label the French put on a piece of furniture. (5) 8— In agony — for quite a stretch? (2,3, 4) 9— A divine way to reach a total. (3) 10— One effect of gravity on a monkey is to yawn. (4) 12 and 1 Down—Trying to get a tune that’s very cheap. (5, 3, 1. 4) 14 — Overcharged and got the bird? (6) 15— Many get permission to go through. (6) 17— Harbour reputed to be one in the Middle East. (4, 4) 18— Pace at which the favourites come back. (4) 21— One in the morning is mean. (3) 22— Financial set-backs for fishermen? (3, 6) 24— Correct me in conclusion. (5) 25 — A target perhaps for the main races. (7) Down 1— See 12 Across. 2— A deserter from the fraternity. (3) 3 — Employed as second-hand. (4) 4— Formidable lady who appears to be tedious. (6) 5— Resented becoming unwell? (5, 3) 6 — Festive gathering of growing runners? (4-5) 7— Support, though somewhat sore at the end. (7) ll— Publicity man adds weight to the items in the show. (9) 13— A lad in a rush is rational. (8) 14— Restore two kinds of fabric. (7) 16— A skilled mechanic is more suitable. (6) 19— Father’s thanks for an Italian dish. (5) 20— Extended direction in the ship’s record. (4) 23— Determined to get a complete collection. (3) (Solution in column 7)