Crossword #2: Picas

1 December 2024
Dennis Grauel
A genus of magpie or an abnormal appetite for earth and other non-foods? Cryptic crossword number 2.
Across
1
System for writing Pythagoras’ theorem differently, accounting for steam and e-waste (11)
7
Company business with a bean (5)
8
Predominant literary works set at 48 point, traditionally (5)
9
How to describe the remorseless biopsy: chop at human connective tissue (10)
11
Pass ten North American typography exams – beginners are enthusiastically devoted (10)
13
Messy hairdo with clipped fringe – it’s giving mixed signals? (5)
14
Taxi Ombudsman’s probe delivering truth (5)
15
One contesting over 200 pounds for extra bold? (11)
Down
1
Fill cases of organic cointreau periodically (6)
2
Audit of cheap vehicle getting assistance when reversing or with engine idling at a high rate per minute? (11)
3
Scratching head in lesson of ethics – his conservative knowledge not found in books? (11)
4
Counter Forms erotic caper (11)
5
Incisive Peignot Égyptienne capitals invent alternative classification (11)
6
Extract American (4)
10
Hoefler entertained reprobate Monotype investors, tasting starters of crab, say (6)
12
First order curve in inverted U (4)
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