Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Copes 4. Begonia 8. Mosquitos 9. Tic

10. Evoking 12. Ream 14. Quailed 17. Amen 18. Diploma

20. Ice 21. Spaghetti 23. Endured 24. Widen

Down: 1. Commemorative 2. Pastor 3. Studious 4. But

5. Gasp 6. Natter 7. Accommodation 11. Grind

13. Peepshow 15. Defend 16. Posted 19. Tsar 22. And