DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. The puzzle takes some

sifting (6)

4. Agitate when prison has

been built? (4,2)

9. Solicit a brain for proof of

non-involvement (4-4,5) 10. Sort of gait of one

carrying off his booty? (7) 11. Let down person with a debt of a pound (5) 12. An extremity on the move (5)

14. Laud, we hear, when makes supplication (5) 18. Self-possession of one in assumed attitude (5) 19. Diplomacy to lie about - a matter of touch (7) 21. Beverages for a circle of

acquaintances (5,2,6)

22. Country south-west of

Paradise (6)

23. In September, links will be

made with this city (6)

Down

1. Space set back for a

vacation? (6)

2. Afraid ill muse could bring

fiasco (6,7)

3. Certainly not upright or

truthful (5)

5. It is intended to make a net

profit (7)

6. It gives directions along

certain lines (7,6)

7. Earlier youth leader in

monastery (6)

8. There's nothing in a poet

getting food served (5)

13. Time for a change of bowler?

Past time! (7)

15. Radio operator from Flint? (6) 16. Cram with material,

perhaps (5)

17. Argue about a boy (6)

20. Mythical enchantress

removed 50 from ring (5)