Compact crossword – The Scotsman 28/01/14

ACROSS

7 False impression (6)

8 Refer (to) (6)

9 A spoil heap (4)

10 Elation (8)

11 Bleach (6)

12 Nullify (6)

14 Coronet (6)

17 A large lizard (6)

19 Strong supporter of a party, etc (8)

21 A violent blow (coll) (4)

22 A capital city in south-east Asia (6)

23 Place of worship (6)

DOWN

1 Deport (6)

2 Aimed at (8)

3 Belittle (6)

4 A Chinese boat (6)

5 In addition (4)

6 Floating freely (6)

13 Macabre (8)

15 Old Testament book (6)

16 A prayer book (6)

17 Natural (6)

18 Pleasantly (6)

20 Clip into shape (4)

Monday’s solution

Across: 1 Historical, 8 Present, 9 Mayor, 10 Otto, 11 Writ, 12 NYC, 14 Top hat, 15 Frugal, 18 New,

20 York, 21 City, 23 Three, 24 Wise Men, 25 Ventilator.

Down: 1 Heeltap, 2 Shed, 3 Outcry, 4 Immature, 5 Aryan, 6 Opportunity, 7 Bricklaying, 13 Easy meat, 16 Glimmer, 17 Trowel, 19 Worse, 22 Psst.