QUICK CLUES

ACROSS

1 There to be taken (2,3,5) 8 Take up (5)

9 Country in Horn of Africa (7) 10 Inspiring wonder (7) 11 Distance to target (5) 12 Dwell permanently (6) 14 Cupboard (6) 17 Mediterranean island (5) 19 A sheer dress fabric (7) 21 Mythical one-horn animal (7) 22 Wet (5) 23 Deteriorate (2,8)

DOWN

2 Gallantry (7)

3 Excel in performance (5) 4 Absolute truth (6) 5 Senior naval officer (7) 6 Beautician’s establishment (5) 7 Don’t get excited! (4,2,4) 8 Scarce and in demand (2,1,7) 13 Baseball playing field (7) 15 Outdoor timepiece (7) 16 Until a later time (3,3) 18 Deceitful (5)

20 Measure round body (5)