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Press, 27 February 1981, Page 12

Across 6— Don’t disclose what Dad will do with his wages. (4, 3) 7— wise man of a smug disposition. (5) 9—A tailless dog causes a commotion. (3) 10— Ban a professional writer. (9) 12— System of book-keeping as old as the Ark? (6, 5) 15— He falls on his enemies. (11) 17— Lacking a game to play —or rivals. (9) 19— Wine may be so, but not water. (3) 21— Closes with performing animals. (5) 22— Agrees to put the lot in bonds. (7) Down 1— Good- players make bloomers too. (5) 2— Copy out of .the paper. (3) . 3—A natural hanger-on. (4) . 4— Kindly support. (9) 5— Figures in the Old Testament. (7) 8— Rising, like foreign currency. (6) 11— Ring of the cheapest sort? (5, 4) 13— Saw, only to become a prisoner. (6) 14— Mother takes a long time to get .compensation. (7) 16— Profession many rush to get. (5) 18— A lifetime of bridge. (4) 20— Social entertainment often includes drink. (3) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s solution Across: 7, Without reason; 8, Freehand; 9, Bent; 10, Obeyed; 12,- Emends; 14, Odious;. 16, Tiller; 18, Flat; 20, Overwear; 22, Strong grounds. Down: 1, Disrobed; 2,- Cheeky; 3, Tuba; 4, Gradient; 5, Gamble; 6, Corn; 11, Disgorge; T 3, Diehards; 15, Option; 17, Lawful; 19, Late; 21, Earn.