CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Knaidel for a squat, round person (8) 7. Such a magnificent flush as is headed by an ace (5)

8. One may have it told for a great deal of money (7)

9. CD left last of tune out, so turn it aside (7)

10. He'll inform on the first Noachic craft (4) 12. Went along aimlessly as the snow piled up (7)

14. Lawman turns if fresh to it (7) 17. Have to carry a man who speculates on prices falling (4)

18. One's helping Ripon to change (7) 21. Made weaker old instrument, but did get around it (7)

22. Uniform as the horizontal plane (5) 23. Feint worked out in physical education centre (8)

Down

1. Say what it means to feed in a mess (6) 2. Spoil last resting place of German noble (8)

3. First Lady dismissed ill-mannered youngster (4)

4. Didn't have to be non-u with East Dundee (6)

5. Pretty kennel to house a Yorkshireman's dog (4)

6. With a precious metal surface a pelt might start to decay (6)

7. Rugby Union fan, if he turns into a bully (7)

11. It is of little importance to rival it in such a way (7)

13. In Ten, a change of heart may seem to impend on one (8)

14. Make good in a yielding way (6) 15. It guards against impact of the mudguard in America (6)

16. Cause of resentment, rugged in its composition (6)

19. Wander over in some confusion (4) 20. How to chart the story of a play (4)