If you’ve been keeping track with our 1 Across series you might be able to spot what The Mirror are doing with their first clue today.
Revisit some of our double definition breakdowns first and then scroll down.
1 Across No 5: A kick from a horse
1 Across No 9: Reward that may be paid as a matter of policy

What’s both a ‘dunce’ and a ‘dessert’? A FOOL!
Did they think they’d catch us out?