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Church Times 1 July 2016

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ACROSS

7          Repressed one coming through opening, acknowledging sins (9)

8          Linkage that is in place, on reflection (3-2)

10       Saint, fellow enthralled by Lulu dancing, harbouring unsaintly thoughts? (7)

11       Song provided by man we hear as heavenly messenger? (3-4)

12       Sauce? It’s absent in seriousness (5)

13       Singer spinning endless stories after church, chased by Rector (9)

14       Computer software that’s confusing among priests yet (9,6)

17       Go in with money to secure a harbour (9)

19       Roman goddess adopted by Indian ashram (5)

20       Tidy, like monks? (2,5)

21       Article penned by magistrate has initially misrepresented the flood survivor (7)

22       Picture that is found in magazine? On the contrary (5)

23       Recover straying tours with help (9)

DOWN

1          A comment on website consumed one abandoning religion (8)

2          Pong within confines of sanctuary making you contemptuous (6)

3          Transport protest (4)

4          Musical instrument got man’s ear bent (5,5)

5          Heaven’s gatekeeper heading off one not wanting initial time in Heaven? (8)

6          Repudiate dissenter (not American) (6)

7          I’m relic involved with God, i.e. classic spiritual text (7,6)

9          Power given to the frail, struggling to accommodate severe Puritan (7,6)

13       Ouch! Rivals clashed like knights of old (10)

15       Shortened item crossing space in middle of meadow (8)

16       Underwear snatched by server? Ridiculous idea (8)

18       Doubtful religious figure shortly admitting service should be curtailed (6)

19       Daughter gets fruit in various shades (6)

21       Reckless driver? Cry of surprise amongst a couple of Judges (4)

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