Crossword

CLUES No. 1123

ACROSS:

1. Make out that cinders are sifted. (7)

5. He has a pessimistic view of human goodness. (5)

8. An image of a person at prayer with arms outstretched. (5)

9. Her king finds himself in a pickle. (7)

10 . Extremely big, massive. (7)

11. Core group of workers. (5)

12. Airport worker will help you with your baggage. (6)

14. Be next to and joined with. (6)

17. Like humans and elephants, or pitchers and seals. (5)

19. Temporary, provisional, etc. (7)

22. Official ban on trade or other activity. (7)

23. Slug genus. (5)

24. These reflect the ebb and flow of currents. (5)

25. Name formed from initial letters of others. (7)

DOWN:

1. Long loincloth worn by Asian men. (5)

2. Me smart? That’s hard to say. (7)

3. The meal is consumed, at the English Public School we hear. (5)

4. Solid lump of gold, as found in the earth. (6)

5. Persuaded by force or threats. (7)

6. Without any clothes. (5)

7. Have some anxiety about a business organisation. (7)

12. False reason, excuse. (7)

13. Bears without resistance and with patience. (7)

15. He is not Michael, but rows the boat ashore nevertheless. (7)

16. Cocktail of champagne and orange juice named after flowering tree. (6)

18. Furious, violent. (5)

20. Construction worker on the roof. (5)

21. A principle of conduct and rule for good behaviour. (5)