Daily crossword
CRYPTIC CLUES
Across
1 A habit socially acceptable and wise (5) 4 A striking example of an evil personality (7) 8 Just a moment! (7) 9 Not standing for falsehood (5) 10 Puts out a seat and has a meal (4) 11 Nevertheless last (5,3) 13 Bound to have reached the same result (4) 14 Departed after hours (4) 16 Why we consult reference books, of course (2,2,4) 17 Innocuous meat preparation (4) 20 Prize awarded for a zero mark? (5) 21 It's hot being a leading performer in heavy going (7) 22 Sew lots, perhaps, but be the last to finish (7) 23 Not a subject needed by most schoolchildren! (5)
Down
1 One girl is not changed by an international body (6,7) 2 Tessa came up with something useful (5) 3 Made up the fare from Holland (4) 4 Released - or shot (3,3) 5 This way won't get you anywhere (3-2-3) 6 Equipment in what must be a warship (7) 7 He takes each issue as it comes (7,6) 12 Lets out that the radio's a gift (4,4) 13 There's no smoke without it! (7) 15 Speedy help for a forgetful actor (6) 18 Be of service when a few grow sick (5) 19 Ruler held up by extrastrong opposition (4)