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Press, 24 January 1984, Page 16

Across 1— They give a fresh look to old habits. (3, 8) 9—Listen to a number cheer. (7) 10— He keeps on accumulating endless unhappiness. (5) 11— Chopper blade. (5) 12— A Parliamentary term? (7) 13— Golden egg. mixed in fruit. (6) 15— Join me in the money. (6) 18— A unit is. ordered to somewhere in N. Africa. (7) 20— Transplanted trees. (5) 22— Vehicle to travel as freight. (5) 23— It’s expected to be unaffected. (7) 24— It swims with the current! (8, 3) Down 2— Cook a joint of meat, using the right oven. (5) 3— Exclusive group with resting place up country. (7) 4— Hemingway or Sterne, perhaps. (6) 5— Possible means of identification. (5) 6— Note given to the ill will get a rest. (7) 7— Brief warning gives little time for action. (5, 6) 8— Aggregates are impressive sums. (5, 6) 14— Non-specialist officer. (7) 16— For Eric to hide a deserter would be most irregular. (7) 17_W a y i n which a girl is taken in by a man. (6) 19— One having great fortitude partly turns to ice. (5) 21— To begin court proceedings present with a writ (5) (Solution tomorrow) v Yesterday’s solution .♦ ! Across: 1, Proceeds; *5, Calf; 9, Ague; 10, Assailed; 11, Stand; 12, insider, 13, Campaign medal, 18, Lothario; 19, Pate; 20, Furnish; 21, Sofia; 22, Ride; 23, Idle talk.

Down: 2, Regatta; 3, Clean up; 4, Distinguished; 6, Alluded; 7 Federal; 8, Ransom; 13, Call for, 14, Matured; 15, Arabia; 16, Exploit; 17 Ant-hill.