Crossword by Boffles

No.259

Across

7 Its loss caused a Queen heartfelt sorrow (6)

8 Support royal warship gives a musician (6)

9 Violent criminal incorporates cuddle? (4)

10 Where to find thirsty pleaders? (2,3,3)

11 Astrological sign found when arachnid loses its tail (7)

13 Breed not confined to Aberdeen (5)

15 You are crazy if you are off your …… (5)

16 Preserved lost nerve (7)

18 Claim without justification Yorks town without opening (8)

19 William celebrated for his marksmanship (4)

21 Rush for southern dish (6)

22 Sappho’s home a magnet for migrants (6)

Down

1 Celebrated musician sounds like a dog (4)

2 Unofficial tribunal convened by friends of Pooh? (8,5)

3 Steely Russian (1,6)

4 Moderate a rage (5)

5 Used to find daddy (9,4)

6 I’m grown-up and childish (8)

12 Shrink agreement (8)

14 Violin virtuoso (7)

17 Short state adds two unknowns for flower part (5)

20 Plunder Orton work (4)

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