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FUERTE CROSSWORD

 

Welcome to the Fuertenews X-word No 15


Clues Across;
1. Marker at the end of the final furlong. (7,4)
9. Ropiest counter stroke. (7)
10. Saying used after promotional period. (5)
11. Discourage from marching on parade territory. (5)
12. Train the Spanish in the use of camp convenience. (7)
13. Chewing lemons might make one not so cheerful. (6)
15. She has information concerning discussion points. (6)
18. Worn for sleeping in until eight'o'clock strikes. (7)
20. At home backing revolutionary in suitable position. (5)
22. The ignominy of taking an overdose which I hesitate to add. (5)
23. Stop exercise around right level. (7)
24. Travel accommodation of inferior quality. (6,5)
Clues Down;
2. Supply information to computer, possibly using 17d? (5)
3. Must Ronald be prescribed a quack remedy? (7)
4. Point of the persecution argument. (6)
5. Weave a braid of hair. (5)
6. The positional base of a public service. (7)
7. Exchanges alliance to workers society. (6,5)
8. Presumptuous conduct deemed treasonable. (4-7)
14. Store of winter fuel. (3,4)
16. Polite and refined but he might sound a slippery character. (7)
17. Set of buttons needed to complete 2d? (6)
19. Keep up the work, encountered, to swing to the rhythm. (5)
21. Get onboard and join the mating game. (5)


Answers

Across                     Down
1. winning post          2. input
9. riposte                    3. nostrum
10. adage                  4. needle
11. deter                    5. plait
12. latrine                  6. station
13. solemn                7. trades union
15. agenda                8. lese-majesty
18. nightie                 14. log pile
20. niche                    16. genteel
22. odium                   17. keypad
23. prevent                 19. tempo
24. second class        21. chess


 

The FuerteNews X-word is compiled by Christopher Conundrum