CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. When Peter from Neverland died, he appeared quite expressionless (7) 5. Headquarters is said to be a cornerstone (5) 8. Sober sort of bath coats (5) 9. Bitter when chap follows up on double entendre (7) 10. Reversible wool producer (3) 11. German youths were quite taken with his music (4,5) 13. Centre not used in skipping sport (6) 14. This acronym involves naming the stains (6) 16. Retires with tied matches (9) 17. Not one pigeon or sow (3) 19. Impractically idealistic to expect mum’s heart to deal with pain (7) 21. Swelling turns blue and grey, initially (5) 22. Liking the flavour! (5) 23. Family member stages no

comeback (7) DOWN 1. Lament grid showing up second best (5) 2. Not all these expressions are seen in writing (13) 3. Somehow, pop doesn’t get put off (9) 4. Relative reduces wine by half – phew! (6) 5. Basin no longer used as a wastepaper basket (3) 6. Supplements that increase performance in the bedroom? (8,5) 7. South Africa grows weary of parodies (7) 12. Quite believable that I sell a pub needing renovation (9) 13. Carpenter’s aftershave? (7) 15. Adjustable sunhat for places frequently visited (6) 18. New to the job and a little envious? (5) 20. A bit of fire and fury (3)