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 July 14. The solution will be published in the August issue and the prize winner in the September issue.

Winner of May 2023 Cryptic Crossword

Mrs A Riddell, Edinburgh

Solution to June 2023 Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS:

1 Burn,

3 Sacrosanct,

9 Lines up,

11 Orotund,

12 Angelic Doctor,

14 Scenarios,

16 Euler,

17 Sinai,

19 Asymptote,

21 Nonconformist,

24 Emporia,

25 Undergo,

26 Emery paper,

27 Enid.

DOWN:

1 Balaam’s ass,

2 Renegue,

4 Aspic,

5 Riotously,

6 Short-tempered,

7 Neutral,

8 Tidy,

10 Salvation Army,

13 Priesthood,

15 Inamorata,

18 Nonuple,

20 Omicron,

22 Flume, 

23 Mete.