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Across 6— Half hope to get proportion for Nelson. (7) 7— Settled course for singer. (5) . 9, 3 Down and 2 Down-Once upon a time clear and bright within 24 hours. (3, 4,3) 10—Horrible din grocer made for later reproduction. (9) 12—What the bowler used to make insect dance? (7, 4) 15—Visit one boss to reach a critical point. (4, 2, 1. 4) 17—It’s a bad thing being attached to defensive position for two weeks. (9) 19—Have a shot, although bashful. (3) 21— Notes crushed rock. (5) 22— Justification for fighting bombast. (7)

Down 1— Nobleman in the reckoning. (5) 2— See 9 Across. 3 r Scc 9 Across. 4— Out of debt, ready to get cuddly toy. (5, 4) 5- plain speech, going in circles. (7) B—Dreamer who was a colourful character when dressed. (6) 11—Stopping the others getting in a circle. (9) 13— Axe half gain for composer. (6) 14— Root not taken out in Canadian city. (7) 16—Consider letter lacking in substance. (5) 18-Preliminary round engenders some warmth. (4 20—Attempt to score at rugby? (3) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterdav’s Solution Across: 7, Battle-scarred;' 8, Unloosed; 9, Maps; 10, Chilli; 12, Estate; 14, Escort; 16, Target; 18, Arid; 20, Attaches; 22, Parts of speech, ’ Down: 1, Launches; 2, Stroll; 3, Gets; 4, Acid test; 5, Prompt; 6. Keep; 11, Into a row; 13, The peace; la, Oddity; 17, Racket; 19, Road; 21, Task.