Solution to last week’s Crossword

ACROSS:

1. Scrutiny; 5. Loch; 8. Life; 9. Splendid; 10. Assured; 12. Guess; 15. Agile; 16. Emotion; 20. Impudent; 21. Glee; 22. Sark; 23. Amethyst.

DOWN:

1. Salvage; 2. Rifts; 3. Issue; 4. Yolk; 6. Oddment; 7. Hides; 11. Rouse; 12. Gusto; 13. Slipper; 14. Consent; 15. Amiss; 17. Mitre; 18. Inlay; 19. Deva.