Crossword 2

CRYPTICCLUES

Across

1. In this case you’ll find the time (5)

4. Dorothy is near the fairy stone (7)

8. They could be inscribed or prescribed (7)

9. Expert to have a nervous breakdown (5)

10. In the market I’d established some current variation (4)

11. Looks around a long time for aristocratic titles (8)

13. Kind of horse went quickly round the ring (4)

14 & 2 Dn. Made to retire - even as a child! (4,2,3)

16. It might be lost for an instant with some hesitation (8)

17. Capital cover for one in form, we hear! (4)

20. Kind of board? Yes, in two languages! (5)

21. Fillet for the orchestra - with Vichy water! (7)

22. Sleuth confused by the first of the desperadoes engaged in frenzied activity (7)

23. Black cover for playing area (5)

Down

1. See 7 Down

2. See 14 Across

3. The man will get the editor to take notice (4)

4. Didn’t make a call but got by (6)

5. One who tries an instrument (8)

6. How far the ship goes down in the drink! (7)

7 & 1 Dn. What one willing to accept planed and unplaned wood does? (5,3,5,4,3,6)

12. The artist in autumn shows precipitation (8)

13. The corpse stays where it is (7)

15. Restricted place for the dog to sleep (6)

18. Ward off endless travel confusion (5)

19. Fastens up racing certainty (4)