Compact crossword - The Scotsman 27/12/14
ACROSS
7 Misunderstandings (5-8)
9 Riled (7)
10 Likeness (5)
11 Jealousy (4)
12 Packing-case (5)
16 Dismount (5)
17 Church recess (4)
21 Daydream (5)
22 The daily grind (7)
23 Independent MPs (5-8)
DOWN
1 Predicaments (7)
2 Pardon (7)
3 Supplant (5)
4 Runs at speed (7)
5 Large dam across the Nile (5)
6 Item of property (5)
8 Sell at too low a price (11)
13 Lay off (7)
14 Joined together (7)
15 Setback (7)
18 Proclamation (5)
19 Carriage (5)
20 Fast (5)
Friday’s solution
Across: 1 Spice, 4 Girls, 10 Anise, 11 Colossi, 12 Intimate, 13 Posh, 15 Ginger, 17 Sporty, 19 Baby, 20 Prodigal, 23 Nullity, 24 Mourn, 25 Truth, 26 Scary.
Down: 2 Paint, 3 Cream tea, 5 Idly, 6 Lassoer, 7 Savings bank, 8 Scott, 9 Fisheye lens, 14 Epidemic, 16 Nebular, 18 Freya, 21 Gluer, 22 Mint.