CRYPTIC CLUES

Across

6 As nosey as a dog with

debts (7)

7 Nobleman gives no backing to prohibition (5)

9 Wild animals after 20

ancestors (5)

10 Boast about relations slowing the vehicle down (7)

12 The majority have a

bigger role to play (7,4)

14 Don't lose contact, but make sure the ball stays out of play (4,2,5)

18 Marched in different order and became enchanted (7)

19 & 3Dn Be dissipated when Simon isn't at home (5,3)

21 A point of view to fish

for (5)

22 Have a discussion about one kind of tree (7)

Down

1 See 20Dn.

2 Looking into it gives

cause for reflection (6)

3 See 19Ac.

4 Give support to footballer who is on his feet again (4,2)

5 Land of noblemen? (7)

8 Liberty taken to defer changing till doctor gets up (7)

11 Artist has rope to hold

the boat (7)

13 The name given to

marsh-gas (7)

15 Not altogether in keeping with one's role? (6)

16 Direct form of loan (6)

17 It measures, in

maritime terms (5)

20 & 1Dn How composers acquire great wealth? (3-5)