Last week’s answers:

ACROSS: 1 Scratched; 8 Ego; 9 Wellendowed; 11 Heave to; 12 Guide; 13 Scions; 15 Fright; 17 Might; 18 Implied; 20 Opera singer; 22 Eel; 23 Sceptical.

DOWN: 2 Cue; 3 There; 4 Hudson; 5 Dowager; 6 Wedding ring; 7 Tormented; 10 Leading role; 11 Hush money; 14 Nutmegs; 16 Pirate; 19 Point; 21 Era.