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