Solution to last week’s Crossword

ACROSS 1. Virtuous; 5. Aces; 8. Nile; 9. Lifebuoy; 10. Seconds; 12. Flake; 15. Major; 16. Fanbelt; 20. Nautical; 21. Stop; 22. Owns; 23. Nowadays.

DOWN 1. Venison; 2. Relic; 3. Ogled; 4. Sift; 6. Crusade; 7. Style; 11. Never; 12. Fagin; 13. Adjourn; 14. Octopus; 15. Mango; 17. Allow; 18. Extra; 19. Icon.