Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS

1. Point to fight a difficult situation (6)

4. To rile badly, hang around (6)

9. Italian, in middle, with boxer (3)

10. Kid at home composed comic opera (3,6)

11. Sue, she called for Japanese dish (5)

12. My ache, on left, is caused by ancient science (7)

14. Puzzle about artisan beer (5-6)

17. Ed knocked back apple drink before tie breaker (7)

18. Right into till – get shrill noise (5)

20. Try out road venue (9)

22. In Scotty’s bed (3)

23. Seed often found following open? (6)

24. Loves to notice ores (6)

DOWN

1. Spares broken and thinly dispersed (6)

2. Spoils the remains of old buildings (5)

3. Scared stiff? (9)

5. Disrobing holding kimono’s sash (3)

6. Swing trap with ease, we’re told (7)

7. Large Aussie animal belonging to me (5)

8. Terrible storm damage leads to global fame (4-7)

13. Talked calmly, initially, with mad character and editor (9)

15. Flows back when decrees broken (7)

16. Postscript about late dishes (6)

17. Documents actions (5)

19. Run up at home with dog (5)

21. I’m following a target (3)

Solution in next month’s issue.