CROSSWORD

Avoid too much discourse with colleagues this week. You’ll communicate easily and develop new friendships. You can bet officials will be waiting for you when you do. Your mate may not have been honest with you.

You may want to try your hand at a little creative writing. Don’t let your boss get the better of you. Inharmonious situations at home may be extremely upsetting for you. Your determination and stamina will make your work look flaw less and effortless. You’ll be able to discuss your ambitions with your mate.

Your partner may be reluctant to tell you how they feel. You may want to look at your direction in life. Relationships have not been the best for you lately and it’s left you somewhat gun shy. Your partner may be reluctant to tell you how they feel.

You can make sound financial investments if you act fast. You may find yourself in a predicament with family members. Your outgoing charm and obvious talent will be admired. Need some adventure in your life? Exotic destinations beckon you.

Think of joining a health club that will benefit your physical appearance. Residential moves should be considered carefully. You can develop your creative talents if you take the time to practice your art. You may want to take a serious look at your goals and objectives.

Someone you work with may be trying to make you look bad. You will get along well with your colleagues this week. You could be tempted to overspend on unnecessary items. Don’t divulge secret information.

ACROSS

8. a theatre where films are shown for public entertainment (6)

9. to be similar in appearance to someone or something (4,4)

10. slang expression for ‘be quick’ (4-4)

11. to make sure that a problem does not occur (6)

12. cheerful friendliness; geniality (8)

13. difficult or annoying; hard to endure (6)

14. to provide or pay for instruction, especially at a school (7)

17. a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering (7)

20. a spicy dish of meat, onions, chillies or chilli powder, and usually beans (6)

22. a thick, strong cotton fabric with a shaved pile surface (8)

25. to undo the sewing of (6)

26. a kind of hand gun (8)

27. to jump over a person or thing (8)

28. a device that responds to a physical stimulus (6)

Down

1. a direct or certain route or course (8)

2. an Indonesian dish made by deep-frying fermented soya beans (6)

3. measure the depth of water (6)

4. a comfortable slip-on shoe that is worn indoors (7)

5. relating to the running of a home or to family relations (8)

6. said to a person who has just sneezed (5,3)

7. a track on a slope for skiing (3,3)

15. a steam organ (8)

16. the practice of deception (8)

18. a dog that has been trained to lead a blind or partially sighted person (5,3)

19. to feel upset or annoyed (7)

21. have a strong desire or craving for (6)

23. sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious (6)

24. a strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone (6)