a code word representing the letter B

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Across
  1. 4. An expression of praise, also a code word representing the letter B (5)
  2. 6. A desired “finish” in a game (6)
  3. 9. Some set them, some break them (7)
  4. 10. A brief rest, especially during a journey (Racing) (7)
  5. 11. The one ahead of the runner up (6)
  6. 12. Spanish capital (9)
  7. 15. Messi’s birthplace (7)
  8. 16. A variant of association football played on a smaller field and mainly indoors (6)
Down
  1. 1. Something one aims for (6)
  2. 2. This allows the batter to make a complete circuit of the bases and score a run (Baseball) (7)
  3. 3. Main sponsor of 1996 Cricket World (5)
  4. 5. Biggest event in sports (8)
  5. 7. The colour of the grass on the other side (7)
  6. 8. The timber is traditionally used to make cricket bats (6)
  7. 13. A seat fastened on the back of a horse (6)
  8. 14. Common between sports and singing (5)