CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

7. Produced a digital picture (13) 8. Tick Abel off as being in formal dress (5,3) 9. Gem that made Tony lose his head when he got a kiss (4) 10. With a concealed gun, he pins back with some hesitation (6) 12. There is a slight difference in copper, Anne... (6) 14. ...like an English and French article (1,2) 15. British organisation that is back on the Far Eastern Island (6) 17. Getting behind in water-polo singles (6) 19. A fishing line found on a casual run (4) 21. Period in which arks aged unfortunately (4,4) 23. Invisible species found the groom’s minicar (5-8)

Down

1. Tune ship puts together will give you a lift (8) 2. A trophy for being a dummy at breakfast? (6) 3. Decree no “ahs!” from wraiths (4) 4. Nepal art is all to do with father (8) 5. Sang oracle with a goat (6) 6. Say you did not study male chromosome (4) 11. It is a type of a drip, Ron (8) 13. A section changed for the kayaker (8) 16. Attorneys set out with a clerk (6) 18. A farm wagon found in a ship for lovers (6) 20. Given free for total freedom (4) 22. Dancer gets germanium for the party (4)

Yesterday

Across: 1. Lobe, 3. Disposal, 8. Corresponding, 10. Self-indulgent, 11ac & 17dn. At some stage, 12. Hyphen, 15. Scatterbrains, 18. Encyclopaedia, 19. Settlers, 20. Isle. Down: 1. Locks, 2. Burgles, 4. Impede, 5. Penalty area, 6. Skive, 7. Lighten, 9. Enigmatical, 11. Answers, 13. Hairdos, 14. Ardour, 16. Ascot.