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Across 1— Sure bonds are undoubted winners. (11) 9—Exorbitant cost in a number of lawsuits. (7) 10— Shout loudly to provide encouragement. (5) 11— Saw no fishing tackle brought back. (5) 12— Board from the platform. (7) 13— They are entitled to obsolete coins. (6) 15— Ideal weight for the game-cock? (6) 18— Observe wordy translation. (7) 20— One with a luminous tail to arrive before the end of August. (5) 22— Mark, I want to put in a new order. (5) 23— I.e. rules must be amended for spare time. (7) 24— Making a resolution to hold back coal production? (11) Down 2— In the camp-site a tent is taken down. (5) 3— Counter disorder and inflict a heavy defeat. (7) 4— A section of the foot soldiers need to be on the march. (6) 5— Silent one with all-round discretion. (5) 6— Showing refinement in a gentle disposition. (7) 7— Chairman’s prerogative when the actors are chosen? (74) 8— A set means of conveying signals. (11) 14— Shower of missiles resulting from angry outburst near the pub. (7) 16— Kind of bridge where lots get knocked down. (7) 17— Part of a formal debate upset by uproar. (6) 19— The animal is one of a certain number in the pound. (5) 21— Keen to show sorrow at departure. (5) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Fan dance; 5, Slip; 9, Urge; 10, Open-cast; 11, Guest; 12, Tribute; 13, Psephologists; 18, Totalled; 19, Laid; 20, Element; 21, Amity; 22— Tied; 23, Preached. 1 < v

Down: 2, Air-guns; 3, Dress up; 4, Capital letter; 6, Leagues; 7, Potters; .8, Ending; 13, Patient; 14, Extreme; 15, Helmet; 16, Islamic; 17, Thistle.