FRIDAY’S SOLUTION

(No 8,875) — ACROSS: 1 Unheard. 7 Ocelot. 8 Conceal. 9 Sing. 10 Ever. 12 Autopsy. 14 Russell. 16 Edam. 18 Scam. 20 As a rule. 21 Pedlar. 22 Strikes. DOWN: 1 Unclear. 2 Hinge. 3 Alec. 4 Doleful. 5 Gemstone. 6 Mounts. 11 Resemble. 12 All ears. 13 Yammers. 15 Uncles. 17 Drunk. 19 Pair. SOLUTION ON MONDAY