Previous cryptic solution
Across: 7. Miscellaneous 8. Redoubtable 12. Rubble
14. Ranger 16. Caries 18. Scotch 19. Communicant
23. Pronunciation
Down: 1. Pier 2. Acid 3. Clause 4. Batter 5. Herb 6. Fuse
9. Embargo 10. Lighten 11. Arch 12. Rock 13. Lie 15. Arc
17. Squint 18. Spirit 19. Core 20. Monk 21. Acts 22. Troy