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Across I—Take notice of b a g? (3, 3,4) 7— Swain has a pound to spare. (5) 8— Comes back happy on anniversary. (7) 10— Come a cropper in early winter? (4, 4) 11— Thus appearing shortly. (4) 13— Can see to wrap. (6) 15— Flag of prohibition? (6) 17— One governed a country. (4) 18— Having many skills but not a big square. (3-5) 21— Grant me something to wear. (7) 22— The majority contain one that is damp. (5) 23— Sole opportunity through mere luck? (4-6) Down 1— Presented learner with sale hammer. (5) 2— Shot boar to get fez. (8) 3— Divine messenger amongst other messengers. (6) 4— Location of sound vision. (4) 5— There’s nothing in the box but a satirical drawing. (7) 6— Malaise causes animosity? (3-7) 9— Deny trusty, when on guard. (6, 4) / 12— Miranda is upset about youth leader being dealer in milk. (8) 14— Hothead racing round in confusion and vexation. (7) 16— Tightly hold eggs. (6) 19— Join forces partly to run it effectively. (5) 20— Trust sincerely after being taken out. (4) (Solution Monday ) Yesterday’s solution Across: 6, Poor-law; 7, Guyed; 9, Ice; 10, Testatrix; 12, Prospective; 15, Authorities; 17, Plaster of; 19, Map; 21, Entry; 22, Tendril. Down: 1, Coach; 2, Fry; 3, Make; 4, Subtitles; 5, Believe; 8, Street; 11, Orchestra; 13, Surges; 14, Hurling; 16, Paris; 18, Omen; 20, Ada.