DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. The first of the clerics in fixed denomination ( 4)

3. When the toboggan is around the horse, it's hobbled ( 8)

8. Where you'll find hosts in opposite directions... ( 4) 9. ... and one colleague inside is enlivened ( 8)

11. It's a non- runner – you can put your shirt on it! ( 7,5) 13. First to be disturbed by eastern war ( 6)

14. The Prince, we hear, provides an incentive ( 6) 17. Here's the wishbone – that's a cheerful notion ( 12)

20. As one causing a stir, I got a rat destroyed ( 8)

21. This will keep a tight hold on immorality ( 4)

22. Dandy restricts the belles ( 8)

23. Enclosures for water birds ( 4)

Down

1. It causes a piece of luggage to be mislaid ( 8)

2. Show some potential with grim frankness ( 7)

4. In the faith one stays upright ( 6)

5. One who reverts to type before any impression is created? ( 10) 6. Topless wind instruments becoming stringed ones ( 5)

7. The dandy is a failure before the start of the examination ( 4)

10. It's remotely oriental ( 3,3,4) 12. Notice a smaller number being chaste ( 8)

15. The last of the coal – then light this fuel ( 7)

16. Worked hard to convert the voters ( 6)

18. Part of a generic assortment of plants ( 5) 19. Congestion, we hear, in the doorway ( 4)