CRYPTICCROSSWORD
No 2942
ACROSS
1 Staged or put in the cast? (6) 7 The tea I sold I kept separate from the rest (8) 8 Some Brando movies appear to be without definite aim (6) 9 My friend cut off a tail only to keep it in that big house (8) 10 Let’s face it, you have a right to have a bottle on the table (6) 11 The ones to rant about are those heard resounding (8) 14 At first, try riding on the saddle with legs wide apart (8) 18 That bird left just because of a broken con-rod (6) 19 Permanently seen existing there at the inn (8) 21 Discount given on a broken beater (6) 22 In a mode of standing during a legal process (8) 23 At this point just use fruit as weapons (6)
DOWN
1 One pair cost that much? Just for fruit? (8) 2 Or give out cards at the trial (6) 3 The editor’s in his prime but gave such a silly smile (8) 4 I am given a lot of hard work (4) 5 The art of getting a tan whilst climbing (6) 6 How to keep your retina although damaged (6) 12 Respects called for when they are showing spirit (8) 13 To err when performing rites they have to be dogged a little (8) 15 An occupant arriving after nine must have a little one with him (6) 16 Seen as representatives in the Northern Territory a long time now (6) 17 Make it possible to be seen going out with Lena (6) 20 I’ve had this broken nose for a very long time (4)