Compact Crossword - The Scotsman 25/06/13
Across
8 On the other hand (3)
9 Pillaged (9)
10 Unoccupied (5)
11 Cattle stealer (US) (7)
12 Academic class (8)
14 A large-headed nail (4)
15 Sleeping-berth (4)
16 Fetters (8)
20 Travesty (7)
21 Prodded (5)
23 Presiding officer (9)
24 Place (3)
DOWN
1 Inattentive (6)
2 Prevent (4)
3 Entreaty (6)
4 Invasions (13)
5 Motive (5)
6 Emaciated (8)
7 Worshipped (6)
13 Large beer mugs (8)
15 Turn out to be (6)
17 Frolics (6)
18 Staid (6)
19 Fencing weapon (5)
22 Flat-topped peaked cap (4)
Monday’s solution
Across: 1 Weasel, 4 Tomcat, 9 Manatee, 10 Shrew, 11 Abler, 12 Polecat, 13 Killer whale, 18 Chamois,
20 Moose, 22 Okapi, 23 Antbear, 24 Thesis, 25 Truant. Down: 1 Wombat, 2 Annul, 3 Enthral, 5 Ousel,
6 Caracal, 7 Tewits, 8 Leopard seal, 14 In a rage, 15 Hamster, 16 Act out, 17 Ferret, 19 Oribi, 21 Omega.