Daily crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS

7. Tradesman isn’t particular, apparently (7,6) 8. Stand still at agent’s reform (8)

9. One’s used to get a scent (4)

10. Soot-removers shed tears in ship (6)

12. 5 make love (6)

14. The coming of publicity on opening (6)

16. To 100, evil alarm-bell (6)

18. Place where the highest ones return (4)

20. Everything becomes plain when the alert is over (3,5)

22. Matching pair (7,6)

DOWN

1. The most superior were in debt, but still gave (8)

2. An association miles long (6)

3. A festival in Hong Kong - a lawful occasion (4)

4. Supporter then read (8)

5. Merited 12 (6)

6. Fresh information from every quarter (4)

11. Being surfeited and unhappy about it coming back consumed (8)

13. In the morning I get a telegram that’s friendly (8)

15. Inveigle parent (6) 17 Summon everybody in the vessel (4,2)

19. Animal is partly up on yesterday’s price (4)

21. Does the driver have to be keyed up to turn it? (4)