Untitled

Press, 15 December 1983, Page 12

Across 3— It’s vital to bring in a good worker. (9) 8— Dentist’s examination? (4) 9— Went to pieces, although a lot expected of one. (7, 2) 10— Cry of the shrike. (6) 11— Summonses arising out of a broken wrist. (5) 14— Extra quarter to trim off. (5) 15— Put a couple of drawers together. (4) 16— Don’t have any main course. (5) 18— We’re breaking up the vessel. (4) > 20— From experience one knows them to be useful for mountaineers. (5) 21— Closes with performing animals. (5) 24— Continue being eager to hold work back. (4, 2) 25— Fowl pest in the garden. (9) 26— No charge is made, so get release. (4) 27— Break in. (9) Down 1— Mad, being had. (9) 2— Unions without a single member. (9) 4— Record token. (4) 5— Happen to come to mind. (5) 6— Score is two love. (6) 7— Anti-American initiative. (4) 9—Granted a certain amount of price reduction. (5) 11— Cries when the law is broken. (5) 12— Thus a pop age provides a form of entertainment. (4, 5) 13— He takes note. (9) 17— Tired out and annoyed. (5) 19— Possibly secure and free from danger. (6) 22— Scowl at a cow. (5) 23— A command to avoid. (4) 24— Observe, when you look up. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Miff; 3, Epidemic; 8, Stet; 9, Confetti; 11, Light sleeper, 13, Cutter, 14, Settle; 17, Stamp machine; 20, Creditor; 21, Star; 22, Respects; 23,Aead. i !

Down: 1, Misplace; 2, Freight; 4, Poodle; 5, Difference; 6, Mitre- 7 Com; 10, Streamline; 12, Deferred; 15, Thistle; 16, Import- 18 Tress- J 9 Scar I * ’ ’7?