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Across I—Cast required for play; perhaps. (5) 4—A factor in debt-collection. (7) 8— One of rank, perhaps. (4-3) 9— One who figures poisonously in the natural world. (5) 10— An outstanding part of the country. (4) 11— Draw in, though usually drawn up. (8) 13— We must top and tail these earthbound creatures. (4) 14— Quenches thirst when troubles about. (4) 16— Held in apprehension? (8) 17— Some nasty episodes on TV inflamed a viewer. (4) 20— The flighty take to them. (5) 21— Admitted everybody had debts. (7) 22— Train to follow the king. (7) 23— A master of many subjects. (5) Down 1— tea-planter provides material for shoes. (6, 7) 2— Coming from Texas, they have to be paid. (5) 3— May be wine or pop. (4) 4— According to this animal the sailor is in favour. (6) 5— Idleness in battle. (8) 6— Country surrounding an American state. (7) 7— Court verdict on Eve? (5, 8) 12— Makes an explosive entrance? (6, 2) 13— Are moving home, it must be serious. (7) 15— Household of over-age males. (6) 18— We put a lot up outside for drying. (5) 19— Rub up and around initial letter to make a smear. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 3, Impartial; 8, Fact; 9, Heartless; 10, Toucan; 11 Means; 14, Extol; 15, Tell; 16, Sides; 18, Ices; 20, Put up; 21, Devil; 24, Direct; 25, Statesman; 26, Chic; 27, Handlebar. Down: 1, Off the air; 2, Acquitted; 4, Mien; 5, Agree; 6, Talent: 7,. Also; 9, Hauls; 11, Medal; 12, Settle the; 13, Slapstick; 17, Spain; 19, Seated; 22, Issue; 23. It’s a; 24, Data.