QUICK CLUES

1 To own (7) 5 Small group of soldiers (5) 8 As it would appear (2,3,4,2,2) 9 Birthplace of Columbus (5) 10 Experienced soldier (7) 11 South Pacific island (6) 12 A coniferous tree (6) 15 A lustrous silken fabric (7) 17 Stretch out (5) 19 Lose one’s impetus (3,3,2,5) 20 Lived as resident (5) 21 Passed along by stages (7)