Compiled by Peter Chamberlain

Prize Draw

A £20 book token will be awarded to 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 June 14. The solution will be published in the July issue and the prize winner in the August issue.

Winner of April 2023 Cryptic Crossword

Dennis Burt, Netherlee, Glasgow

Solution to May 2023 Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS: 1 Picot, 4 Archangel, 9 Pilgrim, 10 Retreat, 11 Lord’s Prayer, 13 Two, 14 Unlock, 15 Concerto, 18 Libretto, 20 Temple, 23 Awl, 24 ’Holy Sonnets’, 25 Hydrant, 26 Explain, 28 Righteous, 29 Glebe.

DOWN: 1 Papal bull, 2 Chloral, 3 Tor, 4 Admire, 5 Carrycot, 6 Altar screen, 7 Greater, 8 Let go, 12 Sacred Heart, 16 Obeisance, 17 Stiletto, 19 Bulldog, 21 Prelate, 22 Assess, 23 Abhor, 27 Pig.