Compact crossword - The Scotsman 11/03/14
ACROSS
1 Putting off (10)
8 Fruit (7)
9 A ravine (5)
10 Rush away (4)
11 A hybrid fruit (4)
12 Fuss (3)
14 Dress (6)
15 Angel (6)
18 In time gone by (3)
20 Shellfish (4)
21 Information (4)
23 A high steep rock (5)
24 Enmity (3-4)
25 Lack of care (10)
DOWN
1 A brilliant red colour (7)
2 Wise (4)
3 Naval flag (6)
4 A fiercely disputed contest (3-5)
5 Girl’s name (5)
6 Restraint (11)
7 Formidable (11)
13 Elegant (8)
16 Comprehend (7)
17 Sailor (6)
19 Oily fruit (5)
22 Open tart (4)
Monday’s solution
Across: 7 Double, 8 Dotted, 9 Rest, 10 Birdbath, 11 Unfurl, 12 Duster, 14 Spot-on, 17 Dropsy, 19 Close-set, 21 Able, 22 Bodied, 23 Seaman,
Down: 1 Govern, 2 Obstruct, 3 Herbal, 4 Adored, 5 Stab, 6 Beetle, 13 Stowaway, 15 Pillow, 16 No-side, 17 Detest, 18 Salaam, 20 Slip.