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Press, 9 June 1978, Page 12

Across 6 — Deteriorate and become a drug-taker. (2,2, 3) 7— Present part of 10 down. (5) 9—lts passengers had to double up together. (3) 10— -Homes were rebuilt but the location’s vague. (9) 12— Onslaught by Cupid, perhaps, could be fatal. (5, 6) 15— An attraction to excursionists on a diet? (7, 4) 17 — A Christmas hang-over. (9) 19— Maybe many decades are viewed in retrospect. (3) 21— You’ll like it if you like fruit tart. (5) 22— Not a large measure of spirit, just a little one! (4, 3) Down 1— I have knowledge about something currently seen in France. (5) 2— A spinner first and foremost. (3) 3— Game explorer. (4) 4— Not very good at cornering, apparently. (2,3, 4) 5— It’s right to punish. (7) 8— Exist with just a part interest. (6) 11— Taking away Sherlock Holmes’ secret of success. (9) 13— Staggered, but got in line. (6) 14— Free to make a speech. (7) 16 — Deck or dock. (5) 18— A classical author I’d nothing against at first. (4) 20— Stain or soundly stamp. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 7, Ease the burden. 8, Divorcee; 9, Done--10, Batter: 12, Twenty; 14, Series; 16, Resort; 18’ Slav; 20. Relegate; 22, Dressing-table. Down: 1, Badinage; 2, Deport; 3, Chic; 4, Objector: 5. Bridge; 6, Mean; 11, Restrain; 13, Throttle- 15 Invest; 17, Signal; 19, Lira; 21, Logs.