CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

2. Gave as one’s judgment how one had subjects (5)

5. Feature of the female figure (4)

7. Suddenly take Greek rating (4)

8. Whistle-man was wrong to have handed over for consideration (8)

9. Two weekdays considered separately? (8)

11. Discovery of a bit of fish on end of rod (4)

12. Professional right among players at home dined, so put it off (13)

15. A very curtailed form will claim it’s so (4)

17. Mixing the dynasty with the fish (8)

19. Such a critic as has no standing in the home? (8)

21. It’s a good job it’s got a heart of stone! (4)

22. Maintain what is essential to castle (4)

23. Stay some time on the subject of how to live (5)

DOWN

1. Some heat engendered if one has to rove around in mink (7)

2. Abrasive action of Radical, Unionist and Bennite leaders (3)

3. Great lager redistribution (5)

4. Dead bit of merriment in December, before time (7)

5. Prevent one going to a place for a drink (3)

6. Lustre she produced with last two of the women (5)

10. Speedy job, one one can’t get back? Right, before and after! (5)

11. Possibly fail to include name for the last round (5)

13. Get the gang guns and they’ll wear this on the sleeve (7)

14. Not up to certain shaving of the crown (7)

16. The brink is over-generously revealed (5)

18. Look after railmen’s union, some being without order (5)

20. Get hands together for the trophy (3)

21. One who is friendly is a novice-driver quietly beginning (3)