Compact crossword - The Scotsman 30/11/2011
ACROSS
1 Robbery (8)
5 Prison (4)
9 Robber (5)
10 Circumspect (7)
11 Unlawful killing (12)
13 Growing old (6)
14 Unit of current (6)
17 Minor offence (12)
20 Molasses (7)
21 D (5)
22 Unctuous (4)
23 Rod binding opposite plates (4-4)
DOWN
1 Rothesay’s island (4)
2 Town adjoining Redhill in Surrey (7)
3 Long time in prison (4,8)
4 Say again (6)
6 Robbery (5)
7 Restored (8)
8 Time after Armageddon (9-3)
12 Small tropical tree (8)
15 Capable (5,2)
16 Discover (6)
18 Rob (5)
19 Huge (4)
Tuesday’s solution
Across: 1 Starch, 4 Aghast, 9 Expanse, 10 Floor, 11 Maybe, 12 Exerted, 13 Screwdriver, 18 Conform, 20 Value, 22 Evens, 23 Intends, 24 Detest, 25 Adored.
Down: 1 Steamy, 2 Apply, 3 Convene, 5 Gaffe, 6 Apostle, 7 Tirade, 8 Legerdemain, 14 Conceit, 15 Invited, 16 Screed, 17 Leased, 19 Oasts, 21 Liner.