Last solution

Across: 1 Flautists; 8 Rue; 9 For instance; 11 Reserve; 12 Eject; 13 Tosses; 15 Desert; 17 Exile; 18 Insists; 20 Alter course; 22 Eat; 23 Rheumatic.

Down: 2 Leo; 3 Tenor; 4 Settee; 5 Sincere; 6 Predecessor; 7 Meditates; 10 Resuscitate; 11 Retreated; 14 Elector; 16 Pierce; 19 Storm; 21 Ski.