Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS

1. Large and imposing dog arisen again (9)

6. Put on mafia boss (3)

8. It directs feelings of courage (5)

9. Captain's cabin scene of illegal and cruel fights (7)

10. Right to develop spin (7)

11. Some find it changes drainage channel (5)

12. 51 + 50 on account for flower (5)

14. Reads about challenges (5)

17. Follow race to junction (5)

19. Lack of metal cut from abstinence (7)

21. Mr Scorsese and I have a cocktail (7)

22. Chopping not initially taxing (5)

23. Every other pointer shows single digit (3)

24. Draw attention to hair treatment (9)

DOWN

1. Common rank (7)

2. Heard a rival’s appearance (7)

3. Live with first dumb bore (5)

4. Putting together, creating short play (13)

5. Ended holding company when encrypted (7)

6. Ed flipped on pot at station (5)

7. Cut weight flipped by church (5)

13. Love to be like Sonny’s partner? (7)

15. Hiring new intern with a thousand dollars (7)

16. Skill getting snow vehicle on time (7)

17. Met up by Italian river at speed (5)

18. Harmonise with even larger jewel (5)

20. Put off from stable area (5)

Solution in next month’s issue.