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Across 6—Where people put up regular allowance, (7) 7 and 9 Ac.—First one on the shift? (5, 5) 9 — See 7 Across. 10— and 21 Ac. —Examinations on the course learners hope to pass. (7, 5) . 12—They act as stooges for honest fellows. (8, 3) 14—Regulars in the services? (6-5) 18— Secretly removes alcoholic drinks. (7) 19— Almost cover pieces of .fallen rock.'(s) 21— -See 10Across. . 22— Come to grief at sea — it depends on how big headed a man is. (7) ; Down

1— One who performs in a Britten oratorio. (5) 2— A track made by climbers. (6) 3— See-20 Down. 4— Contrive to include a fireside stand. (6) 5— Repaired after the axe-head is put right. (7) .. ■ ' B—To use bullying tactics in . the style of the cavalryman. (7) 11—Seals the first of the treasures in hiding-places. 13—Chastise a favourite dog. (7) 15— A clue that’s not easy to find. (6) 16— A little nook for a holiday. (6) ■' ;v ;. 17— Capture large expanses of water, we hear. - (5) • 20 and 3 Dn.—Container vehicle not. returning. (6)

(Solution tomorrow) Saturday’s solutions Across: I,Ticker-tape; 7, Dress; 8, Figures; 1 -10 ' Instance; 11, Down; 13, Inroad; 15, Appear; 17-.Trap’-8, Battered; 21, Raiding; 22, Inapt; 23, Bed of roses. - ’ Down: 1, Tiers; 2„ Castaway; 3, Effect; 4, Toga; 5 Purpose; 6, Administer; 9, Sert-v ;2 Übstairs--14, Realise; 16, Badger; 19, Roams; 2u, Vigo’ ■ -vA'. . ■ - *. " ‘ ■' ‘ I ■■ • , •»»•<-* . -• ■