Previous solution

Across: 1. Yelp 8. Assailants 9. Shoddily 10. Eddy 12. Ascent 14. Primed

15. Eschew 17. Obsess 18. Odin 19. Rational 21. Decelerate 22. Nods.

Down: 2. Emphasised 3. Paid 4. Assist 5. Tidy up 6. Javelins 7. Espy 11. Deep-seated 13. Enhances 16. Warder 17. Outlaw 18. Odds 20. Open.