Compact crossword - The Scotsman 09/10/13

Wednesday’s puzzle...
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ACROSS

1 Joke (10)

7 Climatic conditions (7)

8 Marine map (5)

10 Test (4)

11 Latter part of the day (8)

13 Hit high (6)

15 Entertained (6)

17 Thick slice of bread (8)

18 Adhesive (4)

21 Hazy (5)

22 Cram (7)

23 Wise investment (5,5)

DOWN

1 Shopping centre (5)

2 Close imitation (4)

3 Struggle (6)

4 Familiar title (8)

5 Moneys available (7)

6 Twin in “Through the Looking-Glass” (10)

9 Twin in “Through the Looking-Glass” (10)

12 Person who agrees (3-5)

14 Floating wreckage (7)

16 Goods thrown overboard (6)

19 Be inactive (3,2)

20 Stream (4)

Tuesday’s solution

Across: 7 Corbie, 8 Angler, 9 Umbo, 10 Talisman, 11 Injure, 12 Weaken, 14 Cogent, 17 Clears, 19 Attracts, 21 Dive, 22 Vennel, 23 On time.

Down: 1 Con man, 2 Absolute, 3 Gentle, 4 Callow, 5 Ages, 6 Berate, 13 Anecdote, 15 Outlet, 16 Tackle, 17 Custom, 18 Revamp, 20 Rank.