Cryptic Crossword Puzzle 1
by Anina Roux & Mike Laatz

Across

1Race cancelled and depart in haste (3,3)
4It's said plonk makes you moan (5)
8Understand arrest? (9)
9Stop, turn with no direction and shoot (3)
10Dip alien around to become lukewarm (5)
12Here for the gift? (7)
13Groups of people injured me and cousin Tim (11)
16Arm it in shaken drink (7)
18Each little number consumed (5)
20Grumpiest priest goes for glue (3)
21Gem of a game? (9)
23Strange séance without a tantrum (5)
24Heard feebly 52 times a year (6)

Down

1Cook in right kiln (5)
2Pinch a little spirit? (3)
3Liberty and get fed more (7)
4Force to marry half a gent (5)
5Little devil with headless substance for gadget (9)
6Property in an eastern territory (6)

7Trustworthy, replies snob awkwardly (11)
11Schedule that favours weight (9)
14Alter the rate for a hospital room (7)
15Games I play for appearances (6)
17Concern about house sitting? not tonight (5)
19Want the unknown and become poor (5)
22Annoy a shirk who is not quiet (3)

Solution

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