PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 1 Orthopaedic; 9 Egg; 10 Crescendo; 11 Instance; 12 Hops; 14 Orated; 16 Bonsai; 18 Tool; 19 Drying up; 22 Rationale; 23 Awn; 24 Centenarian.

Down: 2 Rages; 3 Hectares; 4 Pierce; 5 (F)Etch; 6 Igneous; 7 Helicopters; 8 Worshipping; 13 Domineer; 15 Apostle; 17 Ordain; 20 Ghana; 21 Dolt.