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Across . ' . i I—Vicissitudes rarely encountered in Holland) (3, 3,5) 9—He’s in the right position not to be found out! (7) 10— Clipped trees into shape. (5) 11— it’s delightful if anyone can stand it. (5) 12— Horseman may give an ace turn. (7) 13— Look upon with respect. (6) 15— Ring again to cancel. (6) 18—Walter’s still a good-for-nothing though reformed. (7) 20— But an alteration is needed for this African. (5) 22— Force out an obsolete law. (5) 23— Mother’s driving in fourth gear, and all at sea. (7) 24— Comes down after study and deigns to take action. (11) Down 2— Stick to imitation jewellery. (5) 3— One who hears and sums up all the accounts. (7) 4— guide. (6) 5— Many times decimal. (5) 6— Render an account. (7) 7— Acid drop? (6, 5) 8— They provide the spirit of progress. (6, 5) 14— Go a step towards making a secret police force. (7) 16— Period of maritime decline. (3-4) 17— Many legs or shins. (6) 19—Estimated distribution of trade. (5) 21— Well-known to have made a record. (5) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s Solution Across: 7, Revolutionary; 8, Scuttles; 9, Ends; 10, Padres; 12, Relics; 14, Etcher; 16, Stains; 18, Bark, 20, Remember; 22, Impressionist. Down: 1, Penchant; 2, Poster; 3, Purl; 4, Piastres; 5, Anneal; 6, Prod; 11, Surprise; 13, Condense; 15, Hikers; 17, Almond: 19, Army; 21, Maim,