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Press, 5 April 1989, Page 18

Across 1— When more than fifty, politician becomes flabby. (4) 8— Broody seer makes do as told. (4, 6) 9— Prime Minister visits Egyptian capital for first performance. (8) 10— Father is in partnership, a parental one. (4) 12— Range of notes of an avocet. (6) 14— Beginning alternatively with one drink. (6) 15— He finds a lot of interest. (6) 17— It’s the quality of his hand that matters. (6) 18— Overcome through rhythm? (4) 19— Hurl triumphant boasts at fallen bird. (4, 4) 21— Not the runner-up’s main residence. (6, 4) 22— The thread of the story. (4) Down 2— When actually done during rehearsal. (2,8) 3— Verse composed by Edgar Allan at Minehead. (4) 4— Remove from the side — let everybody down. (6) 5— Heavenly body with nothing on causing to regain consciousness! (4, 2) 6— After fuss, point out taking on of responsibility. (8) 7— Continent since first-class rising. (4) 11— Personal transport for the ordinary soldier? (7, 3) 13— Hearing of charge after examination of books. (8) 16— Give up again and go back. (6) 17— Products of development. (6) 18— Despicable H.Q. (4) 20— Some eo beyond reason to comply. (4) j 6 (Solution tomorrow) ''K ' Yesterday’s solution ■’‘" Across- 7 Lists- 8, Lookout; 9, Failing; 10, Niece; 12, All the same; 15 time 18, Glove; 19, Tripoli; 21, Finance; 22, Angle.

Down: 1, 111-feeling; 2, Astir; 3, Asti; 4, Slight; 5, Moonbeam; 6, Foreman; 11, Enemy lines; 13, Loose end; 14, Aground; 16, Titled; 17, Forge; 20, Ivan.