Solution to last week’s Crossword

ACROSS

1. Capucchin; 5. Berm; 8. Sana; 9. Inedible; 10. Insists; 12. Chess; 15. Hence; 16. Heretic; 20. Awarding; 21. Hart; 22. Soap; 23. External.

DOWN

1. Cashier; 2. Pants; 3. Hoist; 4. Noel; 6. Emblems; 7. Meets; 11. Shine; 12. Cover; 13. Cantata; 14. Recital; 15. Heaps; 17. Ergot; 18. Train; 19. Hide.