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Across 1— Again underline how the mere shape is transformed. (2-9) 9—l ran amok in French sea! (7) 10— Ships left wrecked about the end of the battle. (5) 11— He composed and arranged the first half of “The Harlequins.” (5) 12— Pardon sailors associated with dissolute love. (7) 13— article in matter for printing. (6) 15— Enthusiasm for alcoholic product (6) 18— Changed attire to get a little air. (7) 20— Like a ruler returning for a drink. (5) . 22— A disapproving noise has developed, one hears. (5) 23— The main adversary is out of reach. (4-3) 24— An offer within the law which the creditor can’t refuse. (5, 6) Down 2— Land in which famine has no beginning. (5) 3— One to catch a fellow on the gin. (3-4) 4— Prussian name for the woman’s husband. (6) 5— Almost the most secure treasure-chests. (5) 6— Sounds like a girl associated with the stars. (7) 7— Not a high fee for an infant entrusted to one’s care. (5, 6) 8— The shouts of those in the way. (6, 5) 14— Disgusting row about the doctor coming back. (7) 16— Kind of crossing could be put in place. (7) 17— Empty tin inside a cask. (6) 19— Vehicle not returning to Georgia. (5) 21— The boss almost makes a blunder. (5) (Solution tomorrow) . Yesterday’s solution Across: 1, Validate; 5, Bear; 9, Will; 10, Brooding; 11, Abash; 12, Toaster; 13, Head ’over heels; 18, Backchat; 19, Face; 20, Trivial; 21, Sjgne; 22, Tank; 23, Assiftod. .. . - 'i £

Down: 2, Amiable; 3, 111-used; 4, Turn the tables; 6, Epistle; 7, Regards; 8, Potash; 13, Habitat; 14. Auction; 15, Orchid; 16, Effects; 17, License. .