CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS

01 She tried an alternative being cast down (10)

08 It’s a crime - so ran when disturbed (5)

09 Island preserve a spy agency subverted (7)

10 Opens one’s eyes to see a water snake uncoiling (7)

11 Jousting records (5)

12 Not entirely factual; that’s true (6)

14 Is of one mind about grease (6)

17 Research into model vehicles (5)

19 Let care be arranged for tragic female (7)

21 Given to change yet preventing its political implementation (7)

22 Hang around for a caroller? (5)

23 British naval base at the harbour’s entrance (10)

DOWN

02 A second coffee maybe (7)

03 Gate returns may depend on its smooth operation (5)

04 A number almost set right (6)

05 Get mail perhaps but not without delay (4-3)

06 They have to be driven home (5)

07 It could hardly lead to a true conclusion (5,5)

08 A very original couple (4,3,3)

13 A model workplace (7)

15 Quotation from what was once a sermon (7)

16 Condescends to change the design (6)

18 Variety of tulip bulb could be (3,2)

20 Time to muse (5)

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