Solution to last week’s Crossword

ACROSS 1. Ambrosia; 5. Leap; 8. Avow; 9. Exterior; 10. Evening; 12. Chars; 15. Osier; 16. Agitate; 20. Emigrate; 21. Vast; 22. Nile; 23. Tantalus. DOWN 1. Amateur; 2. Broke; 3. Sheen; 4. Alto; 6. Epitaph; 7. Parts; 11. Inter; 12. Corgi; 13. Trivial; 14. Wreaths; 15. Ocean; 17. Greet; 18. Avail; 19. Cart.