CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Implement for keen beginner (4) 3. Undue praise given for changing flat tyre (8) 9. Bad has rhythm that’s unconventional (7) 10. Dominant male trapped in final phase (5) 11. Influence from cohorts to look over urgent demands (4,8) 13. Fool in front of church is a jerk (6) 15. A skier involved in mix-up with German emperor (6) 17. Heads off Gunga Din? Line on steamship for lack of grace (12) 20. Is not hostile about tourist

accommodation (5) 21. Criticise the right cat (7) 22. People in the know who are agoraphobic? (8) 23. Deliver for nothing (4) DOWN 1. Sidewalk arrangement of Top Hat (8) 2. Search through drawers for weapon (5) 4. Froth from one who turns wood? (6) 5. Productions of The Interpreter? (12) 6. Sends goods abroad from former harbours (7) 7. Some may earn four quarters (4) 8. Wearing glasses, pageant can be seen in bed (12) 12. Keep the jam (8) 14. Design it especially to hold lights (7) 16. Nick, about turn! He’s a crack shot! (6) 18. Anaesthetic from over there (5) 19. Bangkok native using Perth Airport (4)