FRIDAY’S CRYPTIC SOLUTION:

Across: 1 Roach; 4 Monkeys; 8 Grosser; 9 Grave; 10 Tied; 11 Restrict; 13 Shed; 14 Rate; 16 Outright; 17 Wash; 20 Allot; 21 Realign; 22 Endless; 23 Press.

Down: 1 Right up to date; 2 Abode; 3 Host; 4 Market; 5 Nightcap; 6 Examine; 7 Sweet nothings; 12 Belittle; 13 Settled; 15 Shorts; 18 Aside; 19 Carp.