A £20 book token will be awarded the first correct cryptic crossword solution randomly selected from all correct entries received by the submission deadline. Entries should be addressed to: Life and Work (Crossword) 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN and should be received by February 15. The solution will be published in the March issue and the prize winner in the April issue.

Solution to January 2023 Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS: 1 Herod Agrippa 8 Hades 9 Northeast 11 Imagine 12 Hoarder 13 Tribe 14 Sepulchre 17 High altar 19 Capri 20 Radiant 23 Diocese 24 Herodotus 25 Trace 26 Frankincense

DOWN: 1 Hydrating 2 Restive 3 Dinner set 4 Girth 5 Ishmael 6 Plaid 7 Christchurch 10 Three Wise Men 15 Paradisic 16 Hyphenate 18 Abaddon 19 Croûton 21 Dürer 22 Tutsi