The solution grid was the intersection of two 13×13 grids, much like a VENN DIAGRAM. Each larger grid is actually asymmetrical, though taken together the whole system retains symmetry.
ACROSS
TEPID; P in diet
LOGIA; log + A1 (rev.)
AEGIR; anag. – e
INFERNO; infer no
DEPLANING; anag. – 0
SHEAR; s hear
UNDUE; un due(s)
SIP; s(l)ip
ARENA; an era (rev.)
INGOT; cf. got in
BARGAINER; bar + anag.
AMERICA; anag. in A A
OSCAR; i.e. O in radio telecommunications alphabet
OBESE; OBEs E
TEMPI; met (rev.) + pi
DOWN
STAGNATE; a g n in state
UPBRAIDS; anag. + raids
ADDING; (p)adding
CLEFTS; left in CS
AGGRIEVE; I in g Rev. in age
SAVOIR-FAIRE; anag.
VAMP; 2 mngs.
ADJUDICATOR; a d Judica to r
DOGGEREL; Dogger + le (rev.)
PARDON ME; anag.
ANARCHIC; a + ran (rev.) + chic
TOILET; T (S) Eliot (rev.)
BEAUTY; ea in but y
NORM; no rm
Copyright 1 Across, puzzle no. 1992, November 2020
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