Previous quick solution

Across: 6. Ballot 7. Fillip 10. Extreme 11. Trade 12. Then

13. Level 16. Farce 17. Dare 20. Drain 21. Phantom

22. Deaden 23. Renown

Down: 1. Absentminded 2. Flatter 3. Cower 4. Vintner

5. Bleak 8. Predetermine 9. Telescope 14. Saunter

15. Caution 18. Natal 19. Dazed