Previous solution

Across: 1. Harm 8. Experience 9. Effusive 10. Even 12. Strewn 14. Exotic 15. Guided 17. Mascot 18. Shun 19. Pedantic 21. Freeloader 22. Mess.

Down: 2. A soft touch 3. Menu 4. Option 5. Breeze 6. Generous 7. Lean 11. Editorials 13. Endanger 16. Deploy 17. Made do 18. Soft 20. Norm.