Compact crossword - The Scotsman 15/02/2012
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ACROSS
7 Framework (4)
8 Implied (8)
9 Iron block (5)
10 Triad (7)
12 Glacial (3)
13 Finding enough room (7,2)
16 Niggardly (9)
17 21st Greek character (3)
19 Tasteless (7)
21 Southern European country (5)
23 Reclines (anag) (8)
24 Discover (4)
DOWN
1 Sarcastic (8)
2 Confess (5)
3 Large (3)
4 Religious song (9)
5 Compliant (7)
6 Chinese dynasty (4)
11 Clock or watch (9)
14 Breathing in (8)
15 Confined (7)
18 Inflexible (5)
20 Brad (4)
22 Vex (3)
Tuesday’s solution
Across: 1 Before long, 8 Orleans, 9 Aztec, 10 Trim, 11 Pech, 12 Doe, 14 Member, 15 Unused, 18 Nip, 20 Ibex, 21 Peri, 23 Tonic, 24 Apostle, 25 Threadbare. Down: 1 Belgium, 2 Fray, 3 Russet, 4 Loathing 5 Noted, 6 Contaminate, 7 Screwdriver, 13 Mediocre, 16 Sceptre, 17 Herald, 19 Punch, 22 Zola.