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Across I—Lodgings required for archaeological excavations. (4) 3—Failed to distinguish an assortment of dunces. (8) 9— Where Arthur arrived with many more. (7) 10— Kind of diamond not offered at sale price? (5) 11— Men who make advances. (5-7) 13—Provides instruction for an artist in’ metals. (6) 15—You’ll need transport, my lad, for Nevada city. (6) 17—Shopkeeper’s goods provided by nearly all the hosiery industry. (5-2-5) 20— A problem for one waiting to be shot! (5) 21— Thoughtful writers I have to follow. (7) 22— Broken crates in container. (8) 23— Crooked stake round the north. (4)

Down 1— Destroy in accordance with the metric system? (8) 2— The little brat is playin’ for money. (5) 4— Excluded from the clique for a start. (6) 5— Discovered in need, as one not making the grade is. (5, 7) 6— Rescues somehow and makes safe. (7) 7— What one is obliged to do for tax. (4) 8— As a result of a deal, they end up in different hands. (7-5) 12-See 16 Down. 14—Workman making a keen adherent lose his head. (7) 16 and 12 Dn.—Unsophisticated concern in return from the capital. (6, 8) 18— A source of fuel producing a chemical. (5) 19— Heroic translation of piece remaining unfinished. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution < Across: 6, Divines; 7, Curer; 9, Cheat; 10, Several; 12, Fair-grounds; IS Stage-fright; 18, Deliv«U9, Avoid; 21, Score; 22, Chariot.

Down: 1, Sighs; 2, Tirana; 3, Peg; 4, Bureau; 5, Rewards; 8, Terrain; 11, Trifles; 13, Stretch; 15, Goitre; Hovers; 17, Pilot; 20, Shy.