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Cryptic 15x15 Standard Crossword - Compiled By neilvw
Date: 28 Dec 2009
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Across
8. After dropping an E, worsen damage with nails, reportedly nearly getting a sentence (15)
9. Upset, push dentist for college endowment (11)
10. Running off to a match? (7)
11. A great number arrived in front of legendary castle (7)
12. Raised type of support for sick Ethiopians, at first (7)
13. It's lace, when properly treated, that can be stretched and return to its original form (7)
14. Initially in shock by being trapped inside, released from flying saucer (7)
16. Returning, catch and scowl endlessly at criminal (7)
20. Raises scene about essential items (11)
21. Potential to be found out, hide defect outside (15)
Down
1. Ground down, I caved in to proposal (6)
2. Special mini-soap about government by bishops (15)
3. At home, cheeky boy and I are devils at night (6)
4. Hidden in an egg? That's stupid! (5)
5. Over-the-hill, over-the-top actor in northern town (6)
6. Fairy tale involving imp stunt and queen skill (15)
7. Stickler needs first part of necklace to make another piece of jewellery (6)
14. Oppose bringing in a daughter as a front (6)
15. About to defeat Scottish peak on the periphery - bring it on! (6)
17. Fruit in dry state is surrounded by water (6)
18. In America, drink like a fish? (3-3)
19. Take over dodgy financial business, changing Japanese money into British (5)