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Press, 22 February 1978, Page 18

Across I—They control the strikers by using ropes. (4-7) 9—See 21 Across. 10 —Military accommodation in which a colleague is surrounded by luggage. (9) 11 —Heron diverted to river. (5) 13 — Historically not so recent. (7) 14— Discharged without being pumsned. (3, 3) 16— A pest I’ve put back in bottomless well. (6) 18— Green terrified to come back inside! (2-5) 19— Herb — that’s a boy’s name. (5) 20— Make a sorry declaration? (9) 21 and 9 Across—The running of the establishment will make the fellows grow old. (6) 22—A hard look from one in spectacles? (6, 5) Down 2 and 12 Dn—The day before the crossing takes place! (3, 2,3, 4) 3— Cruel way of making money. (5) 4— A section of the foot soldiers should be! (6) 5— One up this will be in a sticky position! (3-4) 6— Rescues from the River Tees. (9) 7— This, properly handled, can produce music. (6-5) 8— The level appropriate to space aircraft? (6, 5) 12—See 2 Down. 15— Gets to the bottom of nautical measures. (7) 17— Rich description of the Sultan’s wife? (6) 19—Beatified in a suitable statue. (5) 21 — Spoil a tailless steed. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Spin; 3, Aptitude; 9, Undress; 10, Tides; 11, Grandparents; 13, Repent; 15, Coddle; 17, Let things rip : 20, Again; 21, Pour out; 22, Treaties; 23, Stop. Down: 1, Sluggard; 2. India; 4, Postal; 5, In the long run; 6, Undated: 7, Easy, 8, Herd instinct; 12, Keep it up; 14, Prelate; 16, Simple; 18, Roost; 19, Part.