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Across 7— A fitting description, as a rule. (4, 2,7) 8— Placed in a grave position. (8) 9— A particular variation of time. (4) 10— It's hot to the tongue, and cold to the ear. (6) 12 —After all, it is very new. (6) 14—Added zest in the kitchen. (6) 16— His map is spoiled by accident. (6) 18— The odd dose of poetry? (4) . 20— He won’t expect to be taken seriously when working. (8) 22—Are friends and succeed in a joint enterprise. (3, 2,8) Down 1— It must honour its pledges. (4, 4) 2— Make something known about calf meat. (6) 3— Number who sound as though they approve. (4) 4— Part of a movement set to swing time. (8) 5— A fool it’s wrong to help. (6) 6— Let out for no rent. (4) 11— Show 1 can edit afresh. (8) •j—One who makes predictions about a distant trav- ■ eller. (8) ■s—lt’s regular trade practice. (6) 17 — Teased about being placid. (6) 19— Special fare for a conference. (41 21— They gave original Christmas gifts, showing some imagination. (4) (Solution tomorrow)

Yesterday’s solution Across: 7, Latch; 8, Amorous; 9, Illicit: 10, Event; 12, Face to face; 15, Fratricide; 18, Satan; 19, Archaic; 21, Barbers; 22, Theme. Down: 1, Plaintiffs; 2, Still; 3, Chic; 4. Rattle; 5, Foreword; 6, Polecat; 11, Treble clef; 13, Arranged; 14, Battery; 16, Chaise; 17, Caper; 20, Cut A.