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Across 3— A revolutionary series of steps. (9) 8— It’s impossible to connect with these services. (4) 9— Lady killer. (9) 10— Replace points in a car engine. (6) 11— It enables one to turn one s hand to many things. (5) 14— Frequently cuts off half the score. (5) 15— Gathering food. (4) 16— They may be used to make a stoifl. (5) 18— God that comes in somewhat horrific guise. (4) 20— Locks are the key to its existence. (5) 21 — Made a record and was famous. (5) 24— Spring past. (6) 25— Abuse an awkward seed box. (9) 26 — Ground needed for play. (4) 27— Ways to show Turkish emblems. (9) Down 1— Possibly pots palms for brightening up the street, (4-5) 2— Feeling welcome to editors? (9) 4— A command to avoid. (4) 5— He sums up a snake. (5) 6— Stop and take into custody. (6) 7— This oven has a ring outside for roasting. (4) 9—High horse? (5) 11— Tried to get a hand. (5) 12— Record-holder. (9) 13— Stars as roof-raisers? (9) 17— Range of a policeman in the South-East. (5) 19 — Was on horseback so returned for the riding displays. (6) 22— Eastern lake found in the West — that’s strange. (5) 23— He’s not blind to the future. (4) 24— Reader’s plea for original expression. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Snap; 3. Continue; 8, Norm; 9, Deported; 11, Heavy gambler; 13, Despot; 14. Ensign: 17, Balance-sheet; 20, Emotions; 21, Etna; 22, Overcast; 23, Cats. Down: 1. Sunshade; 2, Airways; 4, Operas; 5, Trombonist: 6. Nitre; 7, Ends; 10, Pyromaniac; 12, Initials; 15, Inertia; 16, Scenes; 18, Arose; 19, Hero.