PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 1 Laughable; 8 Tie; 9 Derangement; 11 Replete; 12 Ennui; 13 Dealer; 15 Strait; 17 Cheap; 18 Opaline; 20 Equivalence; 22 Own; 23 Dayspring.

Down: 2 Axe; 3 Hinge; 4 Brewer; 5 Element; 6 Attenuation; 7 Serviette; 10 Replacement; 11 Reduction; 14 Ex-pound; 16 Convey; 19 All- up; 21 Can.