DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

1. Aware the bird looks different (8) 5. A tipple for mother about the start of the revelry (4) 9. See 22 Across 10. Is it maintained by a skeleton staff? (4-4) 11. I want to reform Parliament (5) 12. Reject an order to fall out (7) 13. Neat variety (5,2,6) 18. Angular distance requires certain breadth in interpretation (8) 19. The tide comes in the mine, apparently (4) 20. Ends an interim arrangement (7) 21. One brought in to ward off the Devil (5) 22 & 9Ac. Renovates the others with crude materials (8) 23. Amorous air is composed about the present time (8)

Down 2. He continually pesters a long-distance runner (7) 3. Soften minced sausage (7) 4. What counsel is! (1,4,2,6) 6. The engineer has an inclination to be a practical type (7) 7. It's strangely in fashion for the dressmaker (7) 8. Aspire to transforming the old country (6) 13. Capital support for one who has retired (7) 14. Compels one to pay for an alternative in false texts (7) 15. Those who attend to the minutiae go into this unit (6) 16. One isn't disturbed by strained relations (7) 17. Fifty deserved reward for being erudite (7)

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