Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Prawn 4. Slapped 8. Aftermath 9. Dab 10. Nervous

12. Talc 14. Minimal 17. Alps 18. Torture 20. Ink 21. Indignant

23. Godsend 24. Layer.

Down: 1. Plain speaking 2. Attire 3. Narcotic 4. Sea 5. Ache

6. Pedlar 7. Debt collector 11. Shift 13. Madrigal 15. Spiked

16. Lunacy 19. Life 22. Dud.

Across: 7. Turn a blind eye 8. Attested 9. Item 10. Pent-up

12. Wrench 14. Hue 15. Utopia 17. Daring 19. Chic

21. Embodies 23. Inefficiently.

Down: 1. Furthest 2. Ingest 3. Abut 4. Mildewed 5. Admire

6. Dyke 11. Phased in 13. Conceals 16. Pacify 18. Red ink

20. Hone 22. Brio.