Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

1. MEP sits: a different form needed for diversions (8)

7. Using one’s loaf for the money one earns (5)

8. The fools who sold one out (7)

9. It’s not common for Santa Claus, unused to taking back part (7)

10. Make one better cad, by the sound of it (4)

12. Inferred that what cow chews may be given back indeed (7)

14. Photos used around end of May where models are displayed (7)

17. Choir end as pastor’s sermon eventually starts (4)

18. Fill a chap with enthusiasm, and he can go to blazes (7) 21. Leaves the street violated when reversing (7) 22. French impetuosity begins domesticating the antelope (5) 23. Frightened the South might get rattled (8)

DOWN

1. Around North Carolina hoop is formed into blanket-cover (6) 2. Two saw the difference? Yes: he’s travelling illegally (8) 3. Misfortunes they in France show when about fifty (4) 4. It followed misuse in the end (6)

5. Admirer of Nash, say (4)

6. Bad eggs are misled in a way to put something on (6)

7. A gaffe from the ill-bred, unless halved (7)

11. Was dug up by former spouse with mud he slung (7) 13. Not being spiritual, he has two chevrons (8) 14. Sweetmeat one couldn’t do it for! (6)

15. Wise man soundly played on words with it (6)

16. Tweed not initially woven, as included when ribbed (6) 19. Gather there’s some reward in future application (4) 20. Practise fighting for a fragment of crystal (4)