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Across 1 and 4 Dn—One who doesn’t take the tennis tournament seriously? (5, 6) 4—Are they worn by bounders? (7) 8— They may offer to pay for lots of things. (7) 9— See 2 Down. 10— In the capital I raised some money from abroad. (4) 11— Writer to run off with a girl. (8) 13— See 17 Across. < 14— It should provide one with better looks. (4) 16—One who works with a will. (8) 17 and 13 Ac—Permit to go beyond the harbour. (8) 20— One that roves gracefully over eastern territory. (5) 21— Beset by painful feeling, I’ve somehow to gain an objective. (7) 22— Downtrodden machine operator. (7) 23— Tries to transform religious observances. (5) Down I—He’ll fight with you and make the company militant. (2-11) 2 9 Ac. and 18 Dn-Spy protected by insurance? (5-5, 5) 3— Bound to sound like the movement of the sea. (4) 4— See 1 Across. 5— Each stem is destroyed by sharp knives. (8) 6— It’s no use being upset about Violet showing jealousy. (7) 7— Not a private canteen! (9, 4) . 12— Supplied with basic information, but not allowed to take the air. (8) 13— Quietly tell the high priest (7) 15— Could be a lot like an ear. («) 18—See 2 Down. 19r-The endless fascination of tea. (4) (Solution M Monday) (Thursday’s solation)

Across: 3, Speedwell; 8, Head; 9, Foolproof; 10, Cudgel; 11, Stead; 14, Mouse; 15, Weir; 16, Round; 18, Tuft; 20, Rouse; 21, Soles; 24, Bistre; 25, Simpleton; 26, Boss; 27, Stormy sea. Down: 1, Checkmate; 2, Handcuffs: 4, Pool; 5, Eclat; 6, Warsaw; 7, Loop; 9, Fever, 11, Souls; 12, Deduction 13, Free verse; 17, Drain; 19, Topper; 22, Enemy, 23, Rift; 24, Bore.