QUICK CLUES

Across 4. Spanning (7) 8. Single direction (3-3) 9. Expression (7) 10. Hit (6) 11. Lizard (6) 12. Ruling (8) 18. Figure of speech (8) 20. Skin picture (6) 21. Road (6) 22. Fast post (7) 23. Dull cries (6) 24. Controlled (7)

Down 1. Shaven patch (7) 2. Grizzly enclosure (4-3) 3. Blacken (6) 5. Level (8) 6. Commotion (6) 7. Cubing (6) 13. Motionless (8) 14. Big cat (7) 15. Dissent (7) 16. Easy (6) 17. Impresses (6) 19. Performers (6)