CRYPTIC CLUES
Across
1 As taken by a
parachutist? (6,4)
7 Without it one is utterly
incompetent (5)
8 Cheer the proceedings with a vile pun, perhaps? (5,2)
10 Rewritten rule said to
be remaining (8)
11 Such a spot misled no
doctor? (4)
13 Taking a sporting
chance? (6)
15 A fat lot of good this
lubricant may do! (6)
17 Expel from a famous
Trade Union (4)
18 Remove everything
and leave (5,2)
21 Runs lightly onto the scene - and stumbles! (5,3)
22 Used by those dying to
have attractive hair (5)
23 Ready maxim for Boy
Scouts (2,8)
Down
1 Loud songs aimed at
stimulating trade (5)
2 Lie dying, perhaps,
and surrender (8)
3 Indian antelope that's
ailing, perhaps (6)
4 Emotion that counts
for nothing (4)
5 A name is confused memory's at fault (7)
6 Come to a mean
conclusion (7,3)
9 Giving time now (7,3)
12 Break a nose? (8)
14 A lump I have is
substantial (7)
16 Failure of the backward
schoolchildren (4,2)
19 Possessed some wellknown editions (5)
20 Ruler of star potential
(4)