CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. Original writings put Miss Cran in a tizzy (11) 9. She’s unavailable for a start (3) 10. Dad’s fear for yesterday’s mistake (4,5) 11. Behold an obstruction of the ear (5) 13. Inner support for a lower limb (3,4) 14. Touch of concern in front of the ship (6) 16. Putting questions like a monarch (6) 18. This lady may purr - but she needs handling with care (7) 19. I have nothing after tap put back in courtyard (5) 20. Design hot new car to get to the city (5,4) 21. Avoid the truth and relax (3) 22. Tempestuous ovation? (11)

DOWN

2. Madame makes use of her (3) 3. Superior bit of footwear? (5) 4. Throw over the French stronghold (6) 5. Frigid times long past, we trust! (3,4) 6. He is also an unruly rotter, sir! (9) 7. I part clouds asunder - and find copying machines! (11) 8. Vegetable dealer, just starting up in butter and eggs? (11) 12. Bag harp or different instrument to record pressure (9) 15. He keeps free-ranging pet hens (7) 17. Has been twisted over deposit on land (6) 19. A hundred and one sleep the wrong way, showing terror (5) 21. Field of pleasure (3)