CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Thus, the pan-cover isn't hollow (5) 4. A mistake in print making it ‘all rite’ perhaps (7)

8. When day-trip ends, one may suppose (9)

9. Without energy, be at … the wicket! (3) 10. Beat one severely once rut has been sorted out (7)

12. Half the capital embraces one outstanding figure (4)

14. First course for the official with the gun (7)

17. Arrest one for a score (4)

18. He leads her astray, see, curd being produced (7)

20. Kimono sash essential to robing ceremony (3)

21. Incredible enthusiast, to cast it out (9) 23. Give the prop one's backing (7) 24. Prepare for the match with coaches (5)

Down

1. Self-righteous translation of ‘pi’? (13) 2. A great number may have gone with the Italian (6)

3. Set it off with Greek ‘e,’ having noted the upturn (8)

4. The meadow has half the foliage (3) 5. A story is one of those told by a sneak (4)

6. Lever up a portion for a timid person (6) 7. Spanish-speaking Carmen – Italian version? (5-8)

11. Acquires a snare that's been put out (5) 13. Mooring at the bow had Fates worried (8)

15. Keep one short of credit with imps dancing about (6)

16. Hollow moulding in Scotland, the poet writes (6)

19. Hairstyle adopted for a change (4) 22. Brazil finishes pattern you left (3)