Compact crossword - The Scotsman 12/12/12
Across
1 Ironworker (10)
7 Not a nobleman (8)
8 Bard (4)
9 Name of eight kings (5)
10 Highland attendant (7)
12 Minimum workforce (8,5)
15 Welsh lady’s name (7)
17 Dwelling-place (5)
20 Douglas _____ field marshal (4)
21 Beggar who pretends to be a sailor (8)
22 Dramatist (10)
Down
1 Chap (coll) (5)
2 Naval officer (7)
3 Emperor (4)
4 Wholesaler (8)
5 Actor in Fiddler on the Roof (5)
6 One who replaces another at work (6)
11 One hiding on board (8)
13 Indispensable worker (3,3)
14 Beer-mug (4-3)
16 Heavenly messenger (5)
18 Gold coin (5)
19 Fibber (4)
Tuesday’s solution
Across: 8 Rut, 9 Arresting, 10 Aimed, 11 Arraign, 12 Harmless, 14 Less, 15 Bevy, 16 Threaten, 20 Disturb, 21 Boost, 23 Innocence, 24 Arc. Down: 1 Breach, 2 Stem, 3 Vandal, 4 Breaks the bank, 5 Usury,
6 Diligent, 7 Agents, 13 Revising, 15 Bodkin, 17 Emblem, 18 Notice, 19 Punch, 22 Oral.