DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

6. In which an old crock may come to grief? (7) 7. Mischievous child has the French back to drive (5) 9. Blend 1009 (3) 10. Salutation to an expensive lady? (4,5) 12. Capture through bad weather? (4,2,5) 15. It may be hard to rough, but it's not a cul-de-sac (7,4) 17. Raise plants, for example, to support an entry (9) 19. 100 up in the trophy (3) 21. One suited for love (5) 22. Quick retort wins top rise (7)

Down

1. Doctor has to compete with film (5) 2. Reason for a new hybrid to be included (3) 3. Downcast university player (4) 4. I like being unbiased (9) 5. Mends ear rips perhaps (7) 8. Entreaty for the one who foots the bill is about right (6) 11. What the officer has on stage? (5,4) 13. Bring into conflict before marriage? (6) 14. Payments due for those committed to care (7) 16. Leaves on equal terms (5) 18. Journey under drugs? (4) 20. Employment for patient

man (3)