Compact crossword - The Scotsman 15/02/2012

Wednesday’s puzzle...
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Feb 2012, 00:00 BST

ACROSS

7 Framework (4)

8 Implied (8)

9 Iron block (5)

10 Triad (7)

12 Glacial (3)

13 Finding enough room (7,2)

16 Niggardly (9)

17 21st Greek character (3)

19 Tasteless (7)

21 Southern European country (5)

23 Reclines (anag) (8)

24 Discover (4)

DOWN

1 Sarcastic (8)

2 Confess (5)

3 Large (3)

4 Religious song (9)

5 Compliant (7)

6 Chinese dynasty (4)

11 Clock or watch (9)

14 Breathing in (8)

15 Confined (7)

18 Inflexible (5)

20 Brad (4)

22 Vex (3)

Tuesday’s solution

Across: 1 Before long, 8 Orleans, 9 Aztec, 10 Trim, 11 Pech, 12 Doe, 14 Member, 15 Unused, 18 Nip, 20 Ibex, 21 Peri, 23 Tonic, 24 Apostle, 25 Threadbare. Down: 1 Belgium, 2 Fray, 3 Russet, 4 Loathing 5 Noted, 6 Contaminate, 7 Screwdriver, 13 Mediocre, 16 Sceptre, 17 Herald, 19 Punch, 22 Zola.