Crossword for Thu, 24/May/2007

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Across
1: Clearly notes Earths at a particular compass point (4-5-4)

9: Drunkard turns up near beach, reversing new habit, to sleep fitfully (4,3,4)

10: Crew member is one in operating room (3)

11: Gather together for a church service. (5)

12: 'Naked Gun' actor prepares to be dubbed in (in soundtrack) (7)

13: Conclude a recitation off-key (11)

16: The star of 'Ellen' has at folks with substandard morals (11)

18: Original caliph adds brave face to UK/Arab struggle (3-4)

20: Many Christmas trees ultimately left in the best place? (5)

21: Attempt test (3)

22: Rebel action disrupted festival (11)

23: Reformed drinker helps a water distributor (9,4)
Down
1: Take out former pamphlet? (7)

2: Saw grey captive strutting (9)

3: No spot for weather forecast before snow approaches (5)

4: Hazardous emanation from river used by a crime boss (5)

5: Hobo accepts employment at a home on the water (9)

6: These people don't know 'Cats' song I arranged (9)

7: Instrument on top of tree or shrub (5)

8: Grass present round container (7)

13: Ill-conceived encore run for Edward VIII, say (9)

14: Sailor Paul in oilcloth (9)

15: Fruit taken in in inn (9)

16: Popular book impounded by British police after revolution (7)

17: Grass surrounds cask, newly calibrated (7)

18: Chump getting past in chasm (5)

19: Maverick starting to buck in wind (5)

20: Loud den has style! (5)




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