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Press, 22 June 1978, Page 12

Across 3— Sounds as though useful headgear can produce disadvantages. (9) 8 and 22 Down —Aim above the target? That’s an omission. (9) 9 —lmproving by coupling up again? (9) 10— Smacked — for being engrossed, one hears. (6) 11— French seas round eastern lakes. (5) 14 — You need a little room and nothing more for this instrument. (5) 15— In the winter I’m expecting frost. (4) 16 — Provides some restaurant service for the carolsingers. (5) 18 — Bench giving part of the case attention. (4) 20 and 27 Across —Description of the roulette spinner by the man who wins a pile? (5, 2,7) 21— There’s nothing in the trick to cause a disturbance. (5) 24— Sort of stare from a bespectacled man. (6) 25— Clothe the female on the front of the magazine. (5. 4) 26— Change the course of an act. (4) 27— See 20 Across. Down 1— Legal proceedings at Wimbledon? (5, 4) 2— Avoid part of the castle disengaged. (4, 5) 4— Adversely affected by very good service. (4) 5— A shroud for the padre? (5) 6— Professional advancement produces anxiety and a bit of hesitation. (6) 7— Long for a kind of apple. (4) 9—Do some broadcasting again. (5) 11— Graduate in eastern state. (5) 12— Team magazine is of subordinate importance. (45) 13— Representative betting on having a second match. (9) 17— Grow in size and market goods round the west. (5) 19— Also acted as guide inside Spanish town. (6) 22— See 8 Across. 23— Beat up the game. (4) 24— The facial expression to wear down endlessly. (4) (Solution tomorrow) YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Across: 1, Ears; 3, Inflated; 8, Ease; 9, Imparted; 11. Unilaterally; 13, Orders; 14, Stucco; 17, Greathearted; 20, Emigrate; 21, Halo; 22, Dreading; 23, Skim. Down: 1, Executor; 2, Rescind; 4, Number; 5, Lead astray; 6, Total; 7, Dodo; 10, Fair-haired; 12, Good form; 15, Catwalk; 16, Whiten; 18, Raise; 19, Feed.