CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

7. Lacking cause through mindlessness? (7,6) 8. Without mechanical aids, let worker go? (8) 9. An inclination towards being dishonest? (4) 10. Sailor was formerly attacked with insults (6) 12. Makes corrections to letter conclusions (6) 14. Tuneful? Neither me nor the learner - how hateful! (6) 16. Bird for the country table? (6) 18. Home which has lost its sparkle (4) 20. Go pale on creating chance to score? (4,4) 22. Firm basis for believing coffee residue is potent? (6,7)

Down

1. Got undressed as brides do in a way (8) 2. There's sadly no more than two in the 3.30 (6) 3. Fish picks up what was in a shell (4) 4. Treading around a slope (8) 5. Bet on doctor getting there in strong wind? (6) 6. Continue to be a stupid person (2,2) 11. So rigged as to discharge (8) 13. Strong conservatives had rides out (8) 15. Choice of pin, too (6) 17. Bit of cloth removed from stew (6) 19. Turning machine cut short strip of wood (4) 21. Fear nought: it's fought out to get a return (4)