Compact crossword - The Scotsman, 29/08/2015

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The Scotsman compact crossword, 29/08/2015

Saturday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

1 Very fast (5)

7 Artist (8)

8 Fit out (5)

10 Fleeting (10)

12 One day (8)

14 Await (4)

16 Genuine (4)

17 Break (8)

20 Pledged (10)

23 Incorrect (5)

24 Disturbances (8)

25 Greek letter (5)

DOWN

1 Confectionery (6)

2 Move house (4)

3 Cast an eye over (4)

4 Unadorned (5)

5 Execrable (9)

6 A breakwater (6)

9 Talk foolishly (5)

11 Inequality (9)

13 Spoil (3)

15 A propeller (5)

16 Look at (6)

18 Riddle (6)

19 Fanatical (5)

21 Quality of sound (4)

22 Percussion instrument (4)

Friday’s solution

Across: 1 Nasser, 4 Scorer, 9 Valet, 10 Laciest, 11 Cha, 12 Anchor-man, 13 Hairdresser, 18 Artificer, 21 Tar, 22 Minerva, 23 Coach, 24 Nurses, 25 Writer.

Down: 1 Novice, 2 Sultana, 3 Extra, 5 Cyclops, 6 Rheum. 7 Rating, 8 Electrician, 14 Referee, 15 Entrant, 16 Barman, 17 Archer, 19 Tuner, 20 Racer.

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