COMPACT CROSSWORD

ACROSS 7 Grating (6) 8 Song of praise (6) 9 Notable actor (4) 10 Decorated with glitter (8) 11 Standard (6) 12 Dedicate (6) 14 Buffoon (6) 17 Savoury tart (6) 19 Caption (8) 21 Countess’ husband (4) 22 Understanding (6) 23 Hard to please (6)

DOWN 1 _ Green, village (6) 2 Woodwind instrument (8) 3 Hot spring (6) 4 Risk (6) 5 Male deer (4) 6 Deprived (6) 13 Larynx (5,3) 15 Not liable (6) 16 Attacker (6) 17 End a thirst (6) 18 Pester (6) 20 Tie (4)