Compact crossword - The Scotsman 30/12/2011
Friday’s puzzle...
ACROSS
1 Backhander (5)
4 Policeman (slang) (5)
10 Picture puzzle (5)
11 Military unit (7)
12 Owing money (8)
13 Fit (4)
15 Next to (6)
17 Worthless person (3,3)
19 French priest (4)
20 Temporary cessation (8)
23 Be laden (anag) (7)
24 Stroll (5)
25 Indian washerman (5)
26 Epsom horserace (5)
DOWN
2 Clad (5)
3 Prying person (8)
5 Anniversary of death (4)
6 Blackberry (7)
7 Pioneer (11)
8 Large church (5)
9 Besieged (11)
14 One who is young-looking (4,4)
16 Day of rest (7)
18 Endure (5)
21 Nawab (5)
22 Association (4)
Thursday’s solution
Across: 1 Scattering, 7 Costumes, 8 Chew, 9 Stump, 10 Fleeces, 12 Tortoiseshell, 15 Storing, 17 Aside, 20 Sign, 21 Cleans up, 22 Sheepshank.
Down: 1 Scout, 2 Attempt, 3 Tame, 4 Resolved, 5 Niche, 6 Reveal, 11 Pinnacle, 13 Outfit, 14 Hosanna, 16 Ranch, 18 Drunk, 19 Lens.