Compact crossword - The Scotsman 04/09/13

ACROSS

1 Central American country (8)

5 Persian ruler (4)

9 Loathed (5)

10 Lawless youth (7)

11 Defence near England/Scotland border (8,4)

13 Block up hole (6)

14 Forge (6)

17 Medical practice, eg (6,6)

20 Gathering of corn (7)

21 Moorland (5)

22 Resound (4)

23 Novice (8)

DOWN

1 Hidden ditch (2-2)

2 Hot flan (anag) (3,4)

3 Lingerie (12)

4 Stone slab (6)

6 Board game (5)

7 Of vast Asian mountain range (8)

8 Equestrianism (12)

12 Type of boot (4,4)

15 Hoarse (7)

16 Grass-cutter (6)

18 Expression of pain (5)

19 Biblical you (4)

Tuesday’s solution

Across: 1 Gambit, 4 Pass up, 9 Truffle, 10 Rival, 11 Ended, 12 Riddles, 13 Gallivanted, 18 Ailment, 20 Natty, 22 Cover, 23 Oilskin, 24 Tirade, 25 Escort.

Down: 1 Gather, 2 Mould, 3 Infidel, 5 Acrid, 6 Seville, 7 Polish, 8 Deprivation, 14 All over, 15 Nonplus, 16 Mascot, 17 Cygnet, 19 Erred, 21 Tokyo.