Daily crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

1 What census officers and defeated boxers do (4,3,5)

7 Perhaps the end of safety is found in rotten beam (5) 8 A number worth reestablishing in part (5)

9 & 2Dn Trumpery companion needs to make an effort

(6)

10 Usual memo required for constructing a tomb

(9)

11 Doctrine is embraced by them (6)

12 Aim to give the position of the camper (6)

15 It's dreadful when our coat is ruined (9)

17 You must follow a direction to make observations (3)

18 The girl is a learner with a distinctive air (5)

19 Animal showing dash and the first bit of determination (5)

21 What the sneaky raconteur is doing? (7,5)

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1 By which elephants communicate with one another? (7,5)

2 See 9 Across

3 The underworld engaged in severe business (6)

4 The expenses of sorties away from home (9)

5 She may assist in the theatre (5)

6 Could be the same strains for sewers! (12)

7 Here's an affray - shelter behind me (5)

10 All is much changed in this sphere of entertainment (5,4)

13 In a conclusion you'll find me correct (5)

14 New style Royal Navy (6) 16 Stir up quarrels, we hear (5)

20 Nautical term used among craftsmen (3)