Across I—A prize for the artist who makes a come-back. (6) 4— Draws an outline of harness attachments. (6) 9— Exhausted grappler? (3-2, 8) 10— In the finish a piece of luggage is put in a box. (7) 11— Water containers put right among lamb producers. (5) 12— Raced back in the south-east for the gin. (5) 14 and 3 Down—Different files for non-commissioned types. (5, 5) 18— Completely defeats tumultuous crowds. (5) 19— Chief antagonist out of reach! (4-3) 21— Is this the result of fighting talk? (6, 2,5) 22— Manages to avoid slick ruses. (6) 23— It’s left when time is up. (6) Down 1— In a way the first person ranged widely. (6) 2— Properly managed, as good orchestras are. (4-9) 3— See 14 Across. 5— Pay deference to the sceptre, maybe. (7) 6— Weapon training establishment? (7, 2. 4) 7— Tension disturbs rest in the vessel. (6) 8— One who’s just been groomed! (5) 13— Decide to tackle the puzzle again. (7) 15— Softly dressed—made close investigation. (6) 16— Beef for a member of the aristocracy. (5) 17— Deduce inferences about a young member of the family. (6) 20— Be in debt with little credit around and take a cringing attitude. (5) (Solution on Monday) Yesterday’s Solution Across: 1, Second person; 7, Capon; 8, Chain; 9, Due; 10, Timepiece; 11, Resign: 12, Rigger; 15, Will to win; 17, Ass; 18, Range; 19, Tagus; 21, Press handout. Down: 1; Standard work; 2, Nap; 3. Panama; 4, Reception; 5, Orate; 6, In retrospect; 7, Chess; 10, lightness; 13, Glass; 14, Switch; 16, Liner; 20, Gm.
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