Previous cryptic solution

Across: 7. Shot in the dark 8. Consequence 12. Deters

14. Sloppy 16. Debate 18. Salute 19. Crestfallen

23. Commandeering

Down: 1. Chic 2. Stun 3. Angers 4. Shouts 5. Eden 6. Tree

9. October 10. Capture 11. Byre 12. Dodo 13. Rot 15. Lea

17. Extent 18. Shares 19. Crow 20. Elms 21. Lure 22. Nine