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Across 7— Arrange comical exam to reach top pitch? (4, 2,1, 6) 8— Hurt aged eccentric female family member. (8) 9— Pair in harmony owing to losing ring! (4) 10— Jointed like a bishop? (6) 12— Forces to produce mural. (6) 14— Weak water-carrier. (6) 16— Rested on support, about right, and became informed. (6) 18— Yawning, having nothing to write? (4) 20—It may prove a draw for students. (3, 5) 22—Rogue’s fuel bid could be in tens and units. (6, 7) Down 1— Genuine if on a bed. (4, 4) 2— Church caretaker, or somebody on edge? (6) 3— See 6 Down. 4— Use of some of America’s corn fully justifies being contemptuous. (8) 5— Is it a waste of time playing this instrument? (6) 6 and 3 Down—Produced wine, having reached harbour safely. (4, 4) 11— Historical period of long nights? (4, 4) 13— Can’t rise to container production. (8) 15— New ban due to river. (6) * 17— Wholehearted team dismissed. (3-3) 19— Water- game? (4) '2l—One over the 9, perhaps, in patriotic fashion. (4) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday's solution Across: 1, Dhow; 8, Hot climate; 9, Chip shot; 10, Loaf; 12, Offend; 14, Hosier; 15, Missed; 17, Tomboy; 18, Beat; 19, Set apart; 21, Crosswords; 25| Tidy. ’ 1

Down: 2, High office; 3, Whip; 4, Itched; 5, Clutch; 6, Small sum; 7, Leaf; 11, Axe to grind; 13, Easy task; 16, Disown; 17, Tutors; 18, Back; 20, Post. r