CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS

1. Neither here nor there (2,7)

8. An old agreement (3) 9. Unfair gossip? (4,7)

11. Just look at the backward lad! It’s a disgrace! (7) 12. Inter, perhaps, when lifeless (5)

13. Spoils a signal and gets into a row (6)

15. Remained, having support (6)

17. Unusual glee about a good golf score (5)

18. The French charges for damages (7)

20. Turn and take a different set of lectures (5,6) 22. A divine increase (3) 23. He probably gets pleasure from his craft (9)

DOWN

2. Horse or carp, perhaps (3)

3. It’s irritating getting only a little credit in support (5) 4. A comparison which makes one break into a grin (6)

5. He’s not at home in his present surroundings .... (7)

6. .... and this will take him to a secret destination (7,4)

7. They increase by degrees approaching the poles (9)

10. Commanding individual with an important role to play (7,4)

11. He’s given unwarranted responsibility (9)

14. A sign that visitors aren’t welcome (2,5)

16. Cloth worker? (6)

19. Loudly call out after a plea for silence (5) 21. A well-endowed resort

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