Crossword

Today's grid
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Oct 2010, 12:40 BST
Updated 23rd Oct 2010, 12:45 BST

Across

1. Grasping (12)

7. Establish (3,2)

8. Shine (5)

9. Regret (3)

10. Contrition (9)

11. Slumbering (6)

12. Obvious (6)

15. Story (9)

17. Place (3)

18. Darkness (5)

19. Journal (5)

21. Intrepidity (12)

Down

1. Hospitality (12)

2. Deserter (3)

3. Threaten (6)

4. Bargain (9)

5. Prickle (5)

6. Showy (12)

7. Charm (5)

10. Versifier (9)

13. Vacant (5)

14. Centre (6)

16. Scoundrel (5)

20. Donkey (3)

Last week's solution

Across: 6 Unaided; 7 Green; 9 Boy; 10 Apprehend; 12 Conflicting; 15 Malpractice; 17 Indignant; 19 Wed; 21 Prong; 22 Various.

Down: 1 Snoop; 2 Tip; 3 Keep; 4 Architect; 5 Meaning; 8 Artist; 11 Compliant; 13 Flaunt; 14 Laundry; 16 Get up; 18 Near; 20 Fix.