DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. One to provide noted backing (11)

9. It controls the locks for this kind of bend (7)

10. Negotiate for a special outing (5)

11. We hear a combination of words becomes ragged (5) 12. Even ground that has been flooded will produce it (3-4)

13. Shows uncertainty when the breakers envelop the redhead (6)

15. Polar topping for the cake? (3-3)

18. The return of ill-feeling (7)

20. Refuse a fight (5)

22. It's absolutely right for former spouse to take part (5)

23. Waste time making a tasty dish (7)

24. She's very good at spelling! (11) Down

2. Crockery used for tea round at home (5)

3. He's not in favour of work with an artist's model (7)

4. A short name in Pennsylvania for another part of the continent (6)

5. Made a record famous (5) 6. Resinous substance he will put in a container (7) 7. Move the employee who operates at different times (5-6)

8. National press providing government documents (5-6) 14. Miscreant gets in at the back of the house (7)

16. Eric has become a bank employee (7)

17. Deprive one of sound sense (6) 19. This may surface the playing area (5) 21. Artillerymen fixed up the charges (5)