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Press, 27 September 1983, Page 16

Across 7 and 17 Down—Convivial occasion for a Parliamentary faction. (5-5) 8— Mate’s turned with some hesitation to this craft. (7) 9— Cane-sugar found in a variety of courses. (7) 10—Get out of gear for southern excursion. (5) 12—Implements for making plain capes. (10) 15—A bounder often landing up in court. (6-4) 18— Rent a location in Yugoslavia. (5) 19— We hear a rough song from the sea-dog. (7) 21— This indicates the end of the match. (7) 22— Tulip bulb could be! (3, 2)

Down 1— Pass the hop mixture for fertilisers. (10) 2— Puppet that shows striking power. (5) 3— Move towards a prohibition order inside. (4) 4— In addition to being a toff! (2,4) 5— Fixes the canvas and leaves harbour. (4, 4) 6— Welcome me coming back with two more. (7) 11—Mail the actor’s lines as an afterthought. (10) 13— They indicate the position of the dogs. (8) 14— Put in bonds. (7) 16— Gambler who’s making no progress? (6) 17— See 7 Across. 20—Part removed from a petrol engine. (4) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Transient; 8, Nod; 9, Stay the pace; 11, Expense; 12, Lithe; 13, Trysts; 15, Prunes; 17, Tenon; 18, Outline; 20, Firm friends; 22, Ado; 23, Stratagem. Down: 2, Rat; 3, Satin; 4, Eleven; 5, Trailer, 6, An extension; 7, Addressee; 10, Applying for, 11, Estate car, 14, Tenures; 16, Coffer, 19, Taint; 21, Die. 4 £•