Across 7— Adopts a new stance and establishes law. (6) 8— Went one better — made a permanent member of the team. (6) 10— One glass and he fails to stand up. (7) 11— Clipped a piece from the intersection. (5) 12— The right writing material for a slippery surface. (4) 13— To be of use as part of a bridal outfit, by the sound of it. (5) 17_D ece ptive movement not clearly seen, we hear. (5) 18—Very small, soft cry (4) 22— Take steps to show tyre marking. (5) 23— No particular date for transforming an amenity. (7) 24— Measures acting as restraints. (6) 25— The one who pulls out the ticket returns for the prize. (6)
Down 1— An ash-tree badly affected by the elements. (7) 2— Train me to change gear. (7) 3— See 19 Down. • 4— Barker, when pleased, will do this for a bird! (7) 5— Not connected with a stage role. (5) 6— Seed scattered round the end of flowering borders. (5) 9—Supply conclusive evidence the clan altered French dialect. (9) 14— The road to the cemetery? (4-3) 15— One faced with a big bill. (7) 16— Disseminates advertisement in press arrangement. (7) 19 and 3 Down—Cattle even now not moving. (5-5) 20— This makes part of a rose paler. (5) 21— We hear they’re unbelievable instruments. (5)
(Solution on Monday) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Copal; 4, Recipes; 8, Overall; 9, Scion; 10, Eyes; 11, Hesitate; 13, Ruth; 14, Tree; 16, Remained; 17, Apes; 20, Ennui; 21, Charade; 22, Sledges; 23,
Down: 1, Close quarters; 2, Piece; 3, Loaf; 4, Roller; 5, Cashiers; 6, Private; 7, Senselessness; 12, Striking; 13, Romance; 15, Fences; 18, Plane; 19, Oath.
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