CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. Nan has impressive degree (7) 5. Searches every inch for tools with teeth (5) 8. Roof projection making waves from west to east (5) 9. Auditioned outside, then went over the books (7) 10. What a pitcher needs? (3) 11. She will appear briefly following box office flop of Thunderbolt (9) 13. “Snake type,” Anne said (6) 14. How suckers stay hydrated? (6) 16. Wild Rod serves Don finery for casual affair (9) 17. Some villains on the sick list (3) 19. The bear turned around to take in the atmosphere (7) 21. Saying Dom has two eyes (7) 22. Text rarely reveals more (5) 23. Rents do change if there

are rats (7)

DOWN

1. Visitor made estimate out loud (5) 2. Classified information that becomes very public (13) 3. It’s where The Cars keep their instruments (9) 4. Almost all weapons are burglar deterrents (6) 5. See beady characters in middle of metropolitan area (1,1,1) 6. Although formulaic, his work could be integral (13) 7. Burdens borne by brumbies (7) 12. Content to have met (9) 13. Start talking money in Russia and you’ll have strife! (7) 15. Remote-controlled fireball (6) 18. Lights need 50 power units (5) 20. Kate always carried drink (3)