the crosswords
CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS 1 Make a stop on the way? (9)
8 Name of eminence in Russia (5)
9 A following letter employing harsh language (7)
10 One engaged in sharp trade practice? (6) 11 Note a bird or dog (6)
12 One girl I converted to the faith (8) 15 Score but one (8)
18 Fatal delay, perhaps, involves a number (6) 20 Not many people with a dog will keep one indoors (6)
21 Transport put out in uncommon surroundings (7)
22 Turn out a bad scholar? (5)
23 Yes, one may make it without exertion (4,5) DOWN 2 Count old money (5)
3 Officer found on the staff? (6) 4 Contrary chat (8)
5 Visible remains of an ancient undertaking? (6) 6 A newspaper gives it a bold presentation (7) 7 Stray moon about? Experts in it should know (9)
11 They may form a strong attachment to a craft (9) 13 Accommodating countrywoman? (8) 14 Catches parents out (7)
16 Suitable voice for a trio? (6)
17 A beating leaves a permanent impression on one (6)
19 We don’t want the criminal to be at it (5)