Crossword Number 8

3. Mightier than the sword but smaller, it's usefull for whitling. 7
5. Abandon the preposition which is entended to reach that far eastern drink. 7
10. Reverse garment for renegage. 8
11. Funfully deceive at a whist like card game and undertake a piratical act. 6
13. Restriction of consumption, especially beer, is a reasoned exposition. 9
14. Increasingly speedy music played by and within a section of the orchestra. 10
15. Rugby forwards play a complete game of snooker so they each can carry a heavy load on their backs. 9
16. Presently have a foot covering to kneel on. 7
17. Drawn out apostle(s) indicates recent pregnancy. 12
18. Sick again and again, so uneducated. 10

1. Front occupying earthern embankment creates short, pointed and suculptured facial hair. 7
2. Sounds like the end of life crammed in to yield the chemical origin of colour or staining. 8
3. Submissive attitude by famous French driver with household tax. 9
4. Alternative and shortened grandmother is enthusiastic for hard wearing, cotton fabric. 7
6. Short, residual piece is brought to life and doesn't give in. 8
7. Tar residue divides and produces agricultural tool. 9
8. Fencing leap and climbing challenge leads to a complete change of opinion. 5,4
9. A working place that's not on and frozen. 6
11. Coal carrying vessel has robbery proceeds thus providing archaic seagoing punishment. 8
12. Dashing man follows spinning toy to high square rigger mast. 10