Crossword: CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS 5 Something used to carry racehorses or flat shoe material (5,5) 7 Very old words originally used in pledge 8 Greek letter as written in organised lilting sound 1 0 Just one thing to be kept in infinite motion 1 2 It’s planned to proceed when he cuddles another 1 4 Softening feelings about fish around new net 20 Wear out such merchandise 2 1 Some already in grave danger approaching death 22 Group ready to act 23 Direct attention to finish show of hesitation for vote by the electorate DOWN 1 Group of musical instruments for common high-rankers 2 Go and return with the first Chef to be used 3 Fabric with perfect start when set down 4 Get in a tangle with a famous French composer 5 Hold back the basket with picnic supplies 6 Volume presented to this person 9 More frigid originally in rice preparation 11 Large cask nearly empty for marine food fish 1 3 Avoid many following a vehicle in amusement park 1 5 Sheep run after the pitcher 1 6 In the future some relatives seen to come back 1 7 The Spanish following fresh pillar on a staircase 1 8 Runs slowly sometimes, and does nothing 1 9 Frivolously light when suffering from vertigo

STRAIGHT CLUES

ACROSS 5 Racehorse conveyance (5,5) 7 Solemn promise 8 Song accompaniment 1 0 One article 1 2 Set to happen 1 4 Easing up 20 Goods in stock 2 1 Passing away 22 Place 23 National vote DOWN 1 An alloy 2 Bring 3 Clothing material 4 Mix together 5 Cause delay 6 Large book 9 Colder 11 Type of fish 13 Circus car 1 5 Large jug 16 Afterwards 1 7 Part of staircase 1 8 Lazes 19 Confused SOLUTION NEXT ISSUE