Crossword

Across

1. High spirits (8) 5. Fully-grown male deer (4) 8. Unattractive (4) 9. Lucky charm (8) 10. Checkers (7) 12. Continuous humming sound (5) 15 & 14 down. One-armed bandit (5,7) 16. Poison (and old lace?) (7) 20. Ray of lunar light (4,4) 21. Italian chap, perhaps (4) 22. Prophet (4) 23. Out of date (8)

Down

1. Jumper (7) 2. Valleys (5) 3. Bury 5) 4. Loud sharp cry (4) 6. Frame for embroidery (7) 7. Spirit in a bottle? (5) 11. Land of the Pharaohs (5) 12. Removes moisture from (5) 13. Form of sugar found in fruit juices and honey (7) 14. See 15 across 15. Strong smelling smokes (5) 17. Plays about as children do (5) 18. Loop of rope with a knot that tightens when pulled (5) 19. Man admired for his brave deed (4)