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Press, 14 August 1978, Page 16

Across 6— A noted soporofic. (7) 7— Publication that is stopped. (5) 9 —People may act on it. (5) 10— Controlling factor. (7) 12— How near David got to Goliath? (6, 5) 14— Stylish plastic. (11) 18— Include in a show of affection. (7) 19— Joiner’s pay? (5) 21— Tell-tale sort of snake. (5) 22— I’m upset about an impulse. (7) Down 1— Mention a price. (5) 2— Come down on fire. (6) 3— Natural reaction to washing-up? (3) 4— Sad reminder from the war. (6) 5— An officer is over many a sailor. (7) 8 — Some of the crew may get a cable about it. (7) 11— See that something is done. (7) 13— Biblical apparel. (7) 15— A cheering word. (6) 16 — Cupboard key. (6) 17— Establish a lead in tennis? (3, 2) 20— Current measure gives a start to a politician. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Saturday’s solution Across: 1, Hovercraft; 7, Eaten; 8, Bandsaw; 10, Muleteer; 11, Diva; 13, Pariah; 15, Ransom; 17, Risk; 18, Guardian; 21, Tethers; 22, Adobe; 23, More or less. Down: 1, Hotel; 2, Venetian; 3, Rubber; 4, Ring; 5 Fossils; 6, Team spirit; 9, Weak-minded; 12, Fair game- 14, Risotto; 16, Purser; 19, Idols; 20, Here.