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Press, 24 June 1983, Page 14

Across I—What the crafty bounder kept? (3, 4,5) 7— Yet it could be tart. (5) 8— The way to get out and about outside. (5) 9— Fancy noisy publicity. (3) 10— Waits for Noel. (9) 11— Charm, finish and musical ability. (6) 12— American officer shows the flag. (6) 15— Utterly incompetent. (9) 17— Lout, of a sort. (3) 18— Hide away sound currency. (5) 19— Insert in a song. (5) 21—Open anger — by gum! (12) Down 1— Demobbed and not working. (3, 2,7) 2— Application in a letter to us. (3) 3— Depart agitatedly, it may explode! (6) 4— They give actors difficulty — what a shame! (4, 5) 5— Entertain a goddess. (5) 6— Eminent composer? (6, 2,4) 7— Took part of another. (5) 10—Changed circumstances may put a different complexion on it. (9) 13— Key material for piano-makers. (5) 14— There’s something precious in one set of twins. (6) 16— Fall into part of the main current. (5) 20— Some black resin. (3) (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday’s solution Across: 4, Theatre; 8, Prompt; 9, Catcall; 10, Tassel; 11, Ranged; 12, Primrose; 18, Estimate; 20, Rapier; 21, Create; 22, Dispute; 23, Meting; 24, Posters. Down: 1, Epitaph; 2, Corsair; 3, Appear; 5, Headrest; 6, A scene; 7, Roller; 13, Operator, 14, Satanic, 15, Revenge; 16, Casino; 17, Limpet; 19, Israel.