CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Kind of grand addition to the family (4) 3. Part of extremely familiar combat (8) 9. Speak and sing about proverbs (7) 10. Sum up criticisms central to art form (5) 11. They’re drawn to scale (12) 13. Still batting at home (3,3) 15. It’s boring and conventional to keep wild dog in pen (6) 17. Prospects were not great in Dickens’ day – or were they? (12) 20. But do mix-ups result in suspicion? (5) 21. Inquest official places ring in corner (7) 22. Gratuitous taunt taken on board (8) 23. Weapons found after fire (4)

DOWN 1. Not exactly best name for cellar (8) 2. In Cuba you’ll find swampy tributary (5) 4. Citrus-producing country (6) 5. Their goal is to get their kicks by discussing goals and kicks (12) 6. I take new nurse on date, initially to get covered by policy (7) 7. Steal a chip (4) 8. Part of orchestra a beginner finds influential (12) 12. Eeyore’s upset by small, ugly things (8) 14. When seen in context, urea has a certain feel (7) 16. Adheres to twigs (6) 18. Titleholder to show nerves too much (5) 19. Thor’s father uses endless iodine (4)