Crossword

Across

1. Small naval escort vessel (8) 5,8 & 10. "Nessie" (4,4,7) 8. See 5 9. Church of England (8) 10. See 5 12. Weighty (5) 15. ----- de la -----, the best (5) 16. Claimed (Anagram) (7) 20. Gill (8) 21. Egg on (4) 22. Highest male pitch (4) 23. Sweat (8)

Down

1. Theatres where movies are shown (7) 2. Adhesive inflammable substance

insoluble in water (5) 3. Buying and selling (5) 4. So, as a result (4) 6. Enclosed land with fruit trees (7) 7. Convenient (5) 11. Trio (5) 12. Muggy (5) 13. Forbid (7) 14. Private secondary school (7) 15. Hooded snake (5) 17. Mistake (5) 18. Breed of dog (5) 19. Cut into pieces (4)