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Across 1— Test the theory of a skilled man about mine disaster. (10) 7 and BAc—lf Fred runs he could become a county officer. (5-7) 8— See 7 Across. 10— The rigour of a difficult craft. (8) 11— See 17 Across. 13— Jack comes after this pile of junk. (6) 15— To penetrate like the north wind. (6) 17 and llAc.—Bad performer? (4-4) 18— Move the position of Diana’s gate-house. (8) 21— Meeting for surrender, we hear. (7) 22— Put a watch on the rates. (5) 23— Hosts of drinkers. (10) Down 1 and 19DN.—Their downfall gives comfort to those who have retired! (5-5) 2— Died, suffering from hypothermia. (8) 3— Curtis disturbed a countryman. (6) 4— Humble sounding appearance. (4) 5— I’m entangled with a noose — it’s most unpleasant. (7) 6— Saucers for those who won the tournament? (3, 7) 9— The same drafts adapted for agricultural complexes. (10) 12— Everything raised in the wood to fall to pieces. (8) 14— Seems in distress — because the fine porcelain is broken. (7) 16— One destined to be the man of the match. (6) 19— See 1 Down. 20— A second mark of approval. (4) (Solution on Monday) Yesterday’s solution Across- 6, Time-lag; 7, Order, 9, Oil; 10, Apportion; 12, Firm friends; 15 Tree-worship; 17, Paintings; 19, Law; 21, Dense; 22, Marches. Down: 1, Rigid; 2, Men; 3, Lamp; 4, Brother in; 5, Seconds; 8, Boards; 11, Tiredness; I£, Myopic; 14, Arrayed; 16, Paper; 18, Gear, 20. Ace.