30-MINUTE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

7. Take article and don’t be caught! (3,4,4,2)

8. There are no duties here and wine is given away! (4,4)

9. Need to change the garden (4)

10. Shakespearian character could be fired (6)

12. Domestic finds me in saintly surroundings (6)

14. Making enquiries from the throne (6)

16. It’s usual amongst men or male animals (6)

18. Cupid’s tender return (4)

20. It’s impressive when I am in front of the cameras (8)

22. Feel like being intelligent? (4,1,4,4)

DOWN

1. A close shave - the girl wasn’t far off! (4,4)

2. The French examination is most recent (6)

3. Famous Roman feline circle (4)

4. Take positive action in

current affairs (6,2)

5. Flower of the master? (6)

6. Wickedness really grips! (4)

11. They put calves under cover (8)

13. Inclination is about right - it brings erudition (8)

15. Part of foot used for spinet (6)

17. Take up the summary again, perhaps (6)

19. The old coin is genuine (4)

21. Support on stage? (4)

PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 1 Moth; 8 All the same; 9 No wonder; 10 Type; 12 Morose; 14 Serial; 15 Adhere; 17 Vacate; 18 Arms; 19 Turn tail; 21 Take action; 22 Ease.

Down: 2 Out of order; 3 Halo; 4 Pledge; 5 Shares; 6 Esoteric; 7 Mere; 11 Play tricks; 13 Overseer; 16 Entice; 17 Vermin; 18 Anti; 20 Tune.