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Across 4— Go on to make a loan. (7) B—Descriptive of a blooming tribute! (6) 9 and 17 Dn—Not occasions for modern trippers. (3-4; 6) 10— Greet in a private way, maybe. (6) 11— Empty one container inside another. (6) 12— Price reduction, as needed in law. (8) 18— Ecclesiastical high-flier? (3-5) 20— Blue changed to black endlessly. (6) 21— Has sorted out the raw material on the beach. (6) 22— Unusual place is designed for a particular purpose. (7) 23— See 7 Down. 24— Deny it’s become a term to describe spread of population. (7) Down 1— This incurs a free kick for the away team. (7) 2— Get together for prayer. (7) 3— Have a fling with the French piece on board! (6) 5— Bringing home the goods; in a manner of speaking. (8) 6— Strange actions with nothing omitted! (6) 7 and 23 Ac.—Happening to be approaching the mountain road. (6, 2.4) 13— Take out a summary. (8) 14— Sprinted as well at first, but not among the winners. (4-3) 15— He doesn’t believe this tea is blended. (7) 16— Join up one by one. (6) 17— See 9 Across. 19— The weapon is used in a complicated plot. (6) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution

Across: 1, At the moment; 9, Ace; 10, Cane-sugar; 11, Danes: 13, Gristle; 14, Notice; 16, Remark; 18, Fitness; 19, Reeve; 20. Shortfall; 21. Pie; 22, Heartlessly. Down: 2, Tee; 3, Hacks; 4, Manage; 5, Missive; 6, Nightmare; 7, Hard and fast; 8, Green-keeper; 12, Not at home; 15, Creator; 17, Israel; 19. Rules; 21, Pal. ■