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Press, 28 February 1981, Page 14

Across I—Generosity in politics? (10) 7— Coach by which one may travel? (5) 8— The reference is possibly not mine. (7) 10— Try nap on avoiding political divisions. (3-5) 11— Compete with the west in opinion. (4) 13—A coin’s used as change in gambling spot. (6) 15—Not braced? (6) 17— Always believe right part. (4) 18— Sound of step indicates a drop of 12 inches. (8) 21— Leader of Communist state? (3-4) 22— Temptress sounds a warning. (5) 23— There is time to serve in it. (6, 4) Down ■■' I—Find out 50 are to get wages. (5) 2— Girl joins orchestra to get a handkerchief. (8) 3— Far-off meteor. (6) 4— 50 also step ashore. (4) ../• 5— Socialist leader unwell when at sea.'(7) 6— Keep well away when the platform is empty. (5, - ~; : 9—Fresh enthusiasm added to Commonwealth coun- • try. (3, 7) . • :•' •■ 12— Said test can result in aversion. (8) , ! • ■ _ 14—Prodigal uses red pens. (7) ’ 16—The ’Stateof one more river? (6) ‘ 19—Bad pair take on learner, for a month. (5) • 20—Permits periods for rental. (4) , (Solution on Monday) .

Yesterday’s solution ■Across: 6, Keep mum; 7, Magus; 9. Ado; 10, Proscribe; 12, Double entry; 15, Parachutist; 17, Matchless; 19, Dry; 21, Seals; 22, Tallies. ’.■ - Down: 1, Seeds; 2, Ape; 3, Burr; 4, Patronise; 5, Numbers; 8, Ascent; 11, Local call; 13, Beheld; 14, Damages; 16, Creed; 18, Span; 20, Ale.