Yesterday Across:

7 & 8ac. Sledge hammer, 9. Sari, 10. Statuary, 11. Quarter, 13. Medal, 15. Adage, 17. Quarrel, 20. Dreadful, 21. Fact, 23 & 24ac. Manila folder.

Down: 1. Plea, 2. Edgier, 3. Measles, 4. Shear, 5. Immune, 6. Decrease, 12. Underpay, 14. Nullify, 16. Gratis, 18. Ruffle, 19. Offal, 22. Chef.