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Across 1— A weapon to cause frustration. (4) 8— Where one finds time to describe the conscientious sentry. (2, 3,5) 9— See 3 Down. 10— This will exert control on precipitation, we hear. (4) 12— Statistical survey taken by people who count. (6) 14— Augments southern sources of oil. (6) 15— A touch of affection. (6) 17— Stones used in attacks. (6) 18— Dispatch point near the terminus. (4) 19— Kind of engine for our boat wrecked near the back of the island. (8) 21— A team still disorganised on every occasion. (2.3, 5) 22— Current variation restricted, by the sound of it. (4) Down 2— One sees map showing remarkable means of removing barriers. (4-6) 3 and 9 Across—Become bored and fail to profit from investment. (4, 8) 4— Tension will disturb rest in the ship. (6) 5— The sad confused departures. (6) 6— Unlocked. (8) 7— For that reason it’s not now. (4) 11— Miscast in the leading role? That’s unfortunate. (3-7) 13— How the fleet will proceed. (8) 16— Mocks the young troopers. (6) 17— Being punctual gets me into a mix-up. (2,4) 18— Blow one’s friends up. (4) 20— Depose from a prestigious throne. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 7, Arabs; 8, Icicles; 9, Tethers; 10. Total; 12. Accountant; 15, Elasticity, 18, Paper; 19, Bedroom; 21, Musical; 22, Steer. Down: 1, Fast asleep; 2, Taste; 3, Isle; 4, Fiasco; 5. Distinct; 6, Plateau; 11, Late comers; 13, Cataract; 14, Harpist; 16. Cobalt: 17. Robes: 20. Dash