The Scotsman crossword answers: Here are the solutions for our crosswords from Tuesday 22 December to Monday 28 December


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Scotsman Crossword answers Tuesday 22 December, 2020
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Hide AdCryptic: Across: 1 Archer; 4 Raffle; 9 Canary Islands; 10 Needled; 11 Waste; 12 Actor; 14 Admit; 18 Lance; 19 Trigger; 21 Driving school; 22 Engage; 23 Pretty. Down: 1 Ascent; 2 Condescending; 3 Enrol; 5 Allowed; 6 Finishing post; 7 Easter; 8 Windy; 13 Opening; 15 Sledge; 16 Stage; 17 Frilly; 20 Incur.
Quick: Across: 1 Stifle; 4 Favour; 9 Imperiousness; 10 Harness; 11 Ensue; 12 Hurry; 14 Essay; 18 Ambit; 19 Raiment; 21 Embarrassment; 22 Speedy; 23 Mettle. Down: 1 Slight; 2 Imperturbable; 3 Large; 5 Answers; 6 Overstatement; 7 Rasher; 8 House; 13 Retired; 15 Caress; 16 Break; 17 Statue; 20 Issue.
Scotsman Crossword answers Wednesday 23 December, 2020
Cryptic: Across: 1 Bankrupt; 5 Used; 9 Blue; 10 Refusing; 11 Igloo; 12 Bedtime; 13 Contact lenses; 18 Upstairs; 19 Pips; 20 High tea; 21 Piers; 22 Stye; 23 Asbestos. Down: 2 Allegro; 3 Keep out; 4 Presbyterians; 6 Spirits; 7 Degrees; 8 Subdue; 13 Couches; 14 Nosegay; 15 Adapts; 16 Napkins; 17 Esparto.
Quick: Across: 1 Pass over; 5 Alas; 9 Stay; 10 Sedition; 11 Astir; 12 Traduce; 13 In the mind's eye; 18 Delicate; 19 Abut; 20 Chatter; 21 Singe; 22 Duet; 23 Chivalry. Down: 2 Artisan; 3 Stylish; 4 Electric torch; 6 Leisure; 7 Sincere; 8 Wizard; 13 Induced; 14 Tillage; 15 Excite; 16 Stamina; 17 Younger.
Scotsman Crossword answers Thursday 24 December, 2020
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Hide AdCryptic: Across: 1 Fairgrounds; 9 Ill-used; 10 Dunce; 11 Hotel; 12 Corpses; 13 Peaked; 15 Caesar; 18 Rock tar; 20 Assam; 22 Enemy; 23 Tea gown; 24 Typewriters. Down: 2 Allot; 3 Resolve; 4 Reduce; 5 Under; 6 Dynasts; 7 Night porter; 8 Measurement; 14 Archery; 16 Adamant; 17 Writer; 19 Thyme; 21 Spoor.
Quick: Across: 1 Appellation; 9 Paladin; 10 Amuse; 11 Nudge; 12 Collect; 13 Thirst; 15 Crater; 18 Recover; 20 Focus; 22 Fault; 23 Uniform; 24 Wealthiness. Down: 2 Paled; 3 Endless; 4 Lunacy; 5 Trail; 6 Opulent; 7 Spendthrift; 8 Venturesome; 14 Include; 16 Ruffian; 17 Crouch; 19 Vital; 21 Cross.
Scotsman Crossword answers Saturday 26 December, 2020
Cryptic: Across: 3 Pastorate; 8 Utah; 9 Compasses; 10 Osiers; 11 Cream; 14 Mites; 15 Lawn; 16 Stoic; 18 Nark; 20 Out of; 21 Sight; 24 Appear; 25 Restraint; 26 Idol; 27 Plane tree. Down: 1 Out of mind; 2 Canisters; 4 Amos; 5 Taper; 6 Rascal; 7 Ties; 9 Cross; 11 Croft; 12 Mastheads; 13 Uniformly; 17 Co-opt; 19 Kitten; 22 Heart; 23 Meal; 24 Anne.
Quick: Across: 3 Advantage; 8 Took; 9 Culminate; 10 Mentor; 11 Added; 14 Lilac; 15 Live; 16 Hurry; 18 Tang; 20 Error; 21 Talon; 24 Bright; 25 Nutrition; 26 Area; 27 Bystander. Down: 1 Stimulate; 2 Somnolent; 4 Dour; 5 Armed; 6 Tunnel; 7 Gate; 9 Couch; 11 Apron; 12 Disregard; 13 Betrothal; 17 Yearn; 19 Garret; 22 Often; 23 Fury; 24 Bore.
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Hide AdScotland on Sunday Crossword answers Sunday 27 December, 2020
Cryptic: Across: 1 Appropriate; 9 Unravel; 10 Lynch; 11 Talon; 12 Sprouts; 13 On view; 15 Warsaw; 18 Enchant; 20 Alibi; 22 Rails; 23 Compete; 24 Tennis balls. Down: 2 Peril; 3 Revenue; 4 Polish; 5 Idler; 6 Tongues; 7 Auctioneers; 8 Ghostwriter; 14 Vaccine; 16 Anaemia; 17 Stocks; 19 Arson; 21 Ideal.
Quick: Across: 1 Obstruction; 9 Obelisk; 10 Rouse; 11 Waste; 12 Newness; 13 Rights; 15 Listen; 18 Nonplus; 20 Phial; 22 Stint; 23 Eminent; 24 Necessitate. Down: 2 Bless; 3 Trident; 4 Unkind; 5 Throw; 6 Opulent; 7 Forwardness; 8 Personality; 14 Genuine; 16 Imprint; 17 Assess; 19 Lithe; 21 Inert.
Scotsman Crossword answers Monday 28 December, 2020
Cryptic: Across: 1 Grain; 4 Persist; 8 Visages; 9 Salve; 10 Nine; 11 Torments; 13 Rank; 14 Irks; 16 Hide-away; 17 Epic; 20 Alack; 21 Tribute; 22 Treadle; 23 Orbit. Down: 1 Given new heart; 2 Arson; 3 Nigh; 4 Pistol; 5 Rosemary; 6 Islands; 7 Treasure chest; 12 Unmarked; 13 Radiate; 15 Rattle; 18 Plumb; 19 Fido.
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Hide AdQuick: Across: 1 Idiot; 4 Slumber; 8 Despair; 9 Exalt; 10 Feel; 11 Aversion; 13 Bred; 14 Snug; 16 Generate; 17 Flee; 20 Bound; 21 Overdue; 22 Extreme; 23 Dregs. Down: 1 Indefatigable; 2 Issue; 3 Tray; 4 Strive; 5 Unerring; 6 Bearing; 7 Retentiveness; 12 Begrudge; 13 Banquet; 15 Stroke; 18 Ledge; 19 Head.