YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC SOLUTION

Across: 1 Tots; 3 Cataract; 8 Laud; 9 Foursome; 11 Outward bound; 13 Eleven; 14 Stroke; 17 Chimney sweep; 20 Absentee; 21 Pawn; 22 Everyone; 23 Free. Down: 1 Talk over; 2 Trustee; 4 Avoids; 5 Air hostess; 6 Adorn; 7 Tree; 10 Paper money; 12 Response; 15 Open-air; 16 Demean; 18 Haste; 19 Cane.