19a In night club hold forth about duo, initially off key [10]
13d adroit male rolled a cigarette [6-4]
I have the boy next door for 8d [Red-hot on box, yet comic is just an ordinary young chap [3,3,3,5] Do you think they got the clue wrong as this is 3 3 4 4]
I don't bother sending it in
7d One who's got designs on some of you [9]
12a Cat, black, in vault [4]
25a The French deserter carrying one rope [6]
9a Trap about to be laid by the Spanish boy [5] ? Nigel
Surprised that Nerja and LPP don't
send in the completed grids - but grateful that the chances of winning are increased! Personally, I'm a Crossword Mercenary - if it's not got a Prize, then I don't do it. It's not the taking part that's important,it's the (chance of) winning!
Then one could do an easy one like the sunday Mirror and win �100
I prefer one that lasts a bit and I feel good if I do it - especially if I manage without help
A prize would certainly be a bonus but the Observer only gives you a dictionary I think!