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Press, 25 May 1984, Page 12

Across I—The pre-eminence of a state without noble lords? (12) 7— Vehicle pulling caravan to fortress? (5) 8— Put pen to paper about. 7 (5) 9— It doesn’t matter which article on New York. (3) 10— Creep in it as the one to get something. (9) 11— Partly strengthen censorship from there. (6) 12— Agile doctor in the river. (6) 15— Act for stern peer, perhaps. (9) 17— Lightly touch painful back. (3) 18— Put learner in step. (5) 19— Publication is to make legal claim. (5) 21—Given a little stick, perhaps, for not having enough workers. (5-7) Down 1— Happily, North turned to acts of benevolence. (12) 2— Base sound from the byre. (3) 3— Trim conifer. (6) 4— Fresh run of paper for the press. (9) 5— Part of wheel told us something. (5) 6— All of us on earth unfortunately certain to be confined by the elements. (12) 7— Herb’s sound tempo. (5) 10— Squash player who operates illegal business? (9) 13— half a talking pet. (5) 14— Forgetful about girl. (6) 16— Cheap spoilt fruit. (5) 20— Water got in the lighthouse, also. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday's solution Across: 4, Sweater; 8. Ostler. 9, Artists; 10. Solace; 11. Agents; 12. Restrain; 18. Twenties; 20. Gemini: 21. Banana: 22. Taken in; 23. Reveal: 24, Fritter. Down: 1, Tonsure; 2, Stylist; 3. Fencer; 5, War-dance; 6. Asides: 7, Estate; 13, Artifice; 14. Dila’tes; 15. Assault; 16. Repair: 17. Direct; J 9. Neater. * '