QUICK CLUES

Across

4. Melee (7) 8. Essay (6) 9. Dishevelled (7) 10. Rub (6) 11. Inclined (6) 12. Hamper (8) 18. Prize (8) 20. Rank (6) 21. Ratify (6) 22. Knife (7) 23. Liquid measure

(6) 24. Loathe (7)

Down

1. Wandered (7) 2. Take away (7) 3. Sagacity (6) 5. Interpret (8) 6. Weak (6) 7. Slipped (6) 13. Support (8) 14. In earshot (7) 15. Part (7) 16. Prophecy (6) 17. Ride swiftly (6) 19. Fracas (6)