Compact Crossword - The Scotsman 15/04/13
Across
8 21,12,16 (1,1,1)
9 Boaster (9)
10 Sense (5)
11 Tall ;pub (anag) (4-3)
12 Cartridge (8)
14 Basic point (4)
15 Retain (4)
16 Regisgtrar (8)
20 French castle (7)
21 Of TV (5)
23 Wingless insect (9)
24 ___ Ball, DJ (3)
Down
1 Egg-capsule (6)
2 Cliff (4)
3 Fit out (6)
4 Takes unfair precedence (5,3,5)
5 Grin (5)
6 Refined (8)
7 TV (3,3)
13 ________ Dali, painter (8)
15 Wife of Priam (6)
17 Being exhibited (2,4)
18 Thatcher, eg (6)
19 TV (5)
22 Nap (4)
Saturday’s solution
Across: 1 Mumps, 7 Paramour, 8 Group, 10 Time-sheets, 12 Persuades, 14 Toss, 16 Bear, 17 One-sided, 20 Hedonistic, 23 Cobra, 24 Newcomer, 25 Allot.
Down: 1 Mugs up, 2 Pout, 3 Fake, 4 Cache, 5 Forewords, 6 Grasps, 9 Pious, 11 Break down, 13 Dun, 15 Aspic, 16 Behind, 18 Decant, 19 Annoy, 21 Seek, 22 Cowl.