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Across 4— One who identifies and records blemishes? (7) 8— Astute termagant marries dunderhead. (6) 9— Composer back the arts on American ship. (7) 10— Always back about six to get renewed vigour. (6) 11— In speech, indicated none attended mass meeting. (6) 12— Make a chance decision to be a prolific draughtsman? (4, 4) 18— Eliminate philatelic issue now on sale. (5, 3) 20— Not completely acting? (2,4) 21— He can’t lose! (6) 22— Cast a spell to prove eligibility for coven? (7) 23— A spirited performance? (6) 24— Astonish with alternating arrangement. (7) Down 1— A long step taken to be sitting side-saddle. (7) 2— Unimportant test includes 4. (7) 3— wives turn on a spin! (6) 5— Set sail to get another U.S. tea-pot. (3, 2,3) 6— Beverage-maker has to get back holding a degree. (3, 3) 7— Lie, say, without difficulty. (6) 13— Stole cab, but it proved to be a hindrance. (8) 14— How the composer got a lot of money? (7) 15— He instigates race movements. (7) 16— Remove M.P. Auntie’s not got one, unfortunately. (6) 17— On the receiving end, thanks to sovereign. (6) 19— were sick, and got posted. (6) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Under canvas; 9, End; 10, Staircase; 11, Local; 13, Grandee; 14, Insure; 16, Wagner; 18, Grimace; 19, Audit; 20, Realising; 21, Boo; ’22, Meaningless.

Down: 2, Nod; 3, Easel; 4, Charge; 5, Nirvana; 6, Abandoned; 7, Bell-ringers; 8, Penetration; 12, Castigate; 15, Realign; 17, Design; 19, Angel; 21, Bus.