Simply Daily Puzzles

Coffee Break Cryptic


27 December



Across

Girl taking jet to see old stamp (5,5)
Maigret's odd music (7)
List of choices for chaps going to university (4)
10 An American gives no backing to king (4)
11 More tempestuous, making more stir (8)
13 Deprived child - no harp ordered (6)
15 Keen perception - having last word about copper? (6)
17 Pitiful father gets the twitch (8)
18 Competent learner in Lincoln (4)
21 Misfortunes in the 'ighlands (4)
22 Red tape reformed and gradually reduced (7)
23 Film star, miscast, dived in van (5,5)

Down

Father raised horse - he's a heathen (5)
Fastener - one of five on hand (4)
French girl yet confused about animal doctor? (6)
Stack of fruit in funny rhyme (8)
Swindle by company? Make sure! (7)
Sorry camp constructed for a group of soldiers (4,5)
Agreed on a mixed drink (9)
12 Engage in a sport - risk a wet outcome (5-3)
14 Gently strike a girl - on the knee (7)
16 Christopher turned up net for for small pet (6)
19 Nobleman - unproductive, so we hear (5)
20 Wide boy has upset bigwigs (4)