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Across I—lt fastens hair. (4) 3— Graduate lapped up, but is a poor influence. (3, 5) 9—Greek capital? (7) 10— Plane taken over by the jury. (5) 11— Reveal the right long bit, perhaps. (5, 2,5) 13— Attacks pinhead seen in fast-moving waters. (6) 15— Charles joins the Queen for a drink. (6) 17— I.e. Top Cat and I get upset at beheading. (12) 20— Minor impediment when you try to get a lift (5) 21— Drop out from the competition with a slight injury. (7) 22— Drinks to ores. (8) 23— A bit of an eye for a girl. (4) Down 1— Boy about to change birdy into beetle. (8) 2— Animal that’s firm at first. (5) 4— Warrior woman with a day to write about the dictionary’s limits. (6) 5— “Hair” theme Pat rewrote for “Arena.” (12) 6— Hits the drinks. (7) 7— Fitzgerald takes two European articles. (4) 8— Film appearing at Fontwell? (3, 9) 12— Herbs can be mixed with parts of a tree. (8) 14— Piano has the right notes replaced in Lancashire. (7) 16— Listen out for a Christmas decoration. (6) 18— rent place around Bury. (5) 19— Fake version of M*A*S*H. (4) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s solution Across: 6, Affable; 7, Novel; 9, Denim; 10, Cheddar; 12, Round figure; 14, Parishioner 18, Anguish; 19, Sales; 21, Asset; 22, Capsize.

Down* 1 Often; 2, Casino; 3, Ale; 4, Hot dog; 5, Repairs; 8, Chiffon; 11, Enthuse; 13, Varnish; 15, Inured; 16, Elapse; 17, Seize; 20, Was. F '