Compact crossword - The Scotsman 11/11/14

ACROSS

8 A play on words (3)

9 Of the later Stone Age (9)

10 A Jewish teacher (5)

11 A rising current of warm air (7)

12 Hypothetical (8)

14 Maintain (4)

15 Genuine (4)

16 Afflicted (8)

20 Be involved in (3,2,2)

21 Boring instrument (5)

23 Prohibition (9)

24 Enjoyment (3)

DOWN

1 Flickers (6)

2 A small bolt (4)

3 Violet-blue dye (6)

4 You’re welcome (4,7,2)

5 Textile made from flax (5)

6 A type of clover (8)

7 Moved up (6)

13 Custom (8)

15 Wish otherwise (6)

17 Hollow out (6)

18 Stockings (6)

19 Talk at length (coll) (5)

22 Dubious (coll) (4)

Monday’s solution

Across: 1 Satrap, 4 Grocer, 9 Hormone, 10 Corgi, 11 Oasis, 12 Tartare, 13 Replacement, 18 Utensil, 20 Gusto, 22 Gated, 23 Therapy, 24 Thorny, 25 Asleep.

Down: 1 School, 2 Terms, 3 Arousal, 5 Racer, 6 Curtain, 7 Raiser, 8 Gesticulate, 14 Electro, 15 Magnets, 16 Budget, 17 Cosy up, 19 Sedan, 21 Skate.