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Across 3— They’re a blend of -the main-races. (9) 8— Left in charge? (4) 9— They impressed old sailors. (5, 4) 10— Cut by a quarter? That’s serious. (6) 11— Tears out- for. a look. (5) 14— Moved fast when account got in the red. (5) 15— Possibly lose a fruit. (4) 16— Stand a rough sea and a bit of a swell. (5) 18— Where barristers get refreshers? (4) 20— It has a shaky reputation as a writer. (5) 21— Paid a number for a hammer. (5) 24— In their own fields the French are unbeatable! (6) 25— A snowdrop. (9) 26— Either way it was of some worth in India. (4) 27— They don’t think much of themselves. (9) - Down 1— Restrict study on stress. (9) 2— Working in a garage, breaking-up vice-rings! (9) 4— Medical officer about to get an increase. (4) 5— Course must be if you steer wrongly. (5) 6— They should be disbanded before they come to light. (6) 7— When work may start for some men in England. 9—Booked with prejudice. (5) 11— Silas makes cordage. (5) 12— Not a home match. (9) 13— Literally, the longest day. (9) 17— Turner writes articles. (5) 19— Sea salt. (6) 22— Display of no interest? (5) 23— A social problem to be brought up. (4) 24— Century scored by a mere girl. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Flog; 3, Moulting; 8, Role; 9, Tangents; 11, Meeting-place; 13, Salves; 14, Novice; 17, Take a pot shot; 20, Carapace; 21, Area; 22, Sentries; 23, Stem Down: 1, Foremost; 2, Oil-well; 4, Orange; 5, Legal -costs; 6, lonic; 7, Gasp; 10, .Time-keeper; 12, Restrain; 15, Inherit; 16, Apache; 18, Apron; 19, Acts*