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Across I—An imposter’s standard. (5, 7) 7— Man’s highest state? (5) 8— Possibly the present state of a nervous person. (5) 9— It means the same in Kilkenny. (3) 10— Reptilian imperturbability? (9) 11— Chap after a gnu, perhaps, is armed. (6) 12— Give the signal to pass a bottle of wine. (6) 15— When it is, the creditor may not allow it. (4, 2,3) 17— Time to show some consideration. (3) 18— Dance that comes from Cuba and Burma. (5) 19— I’m a long time making a picture. (5) 21—Have no attraction — like unprofitable investments? (4, 8) Down 1— Their meteoric careers are almost over. (7, 5) 2— Marine backwater. (3) 3— Doesn’t need to change to get to a Belgian port. (6) 4— In touch, perhaps, though not in the cast. (3, 2,4) 5— Music for a man to perform. (5) 6— Fatal accuracy? (4, 2,6) 7— A sign to know. (5) 10— Show fright but begin the journey home. (5, 4) 13— Silly things, but capital savers. (5) 14— Love to point out there’s a choice. (6) 16— It’s poisonous so mother gets a doctor in. (5) 20— Respect for a regal method of self-expression. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 4, General; 8, Annual; 9, Meeting; 10, Edison; 11, Brazil; 12, Fair game; 18, Cut loose; 20, Gambol; 21, Mortar, 22, Hostage; 23, Remain; 24, Erudite. Down: 1, Take-off; 2, Uncivil; 3, Sarong; 5, Even beat; 6, Entrap; 7, Auntie; 13, Arc-light 14, Postman; 15, Hearing; 16, Favour, 17, Abated; 19. Lionel. g $ *