CRYPTIC CLUES
ACROSS
1 A come-down, but not a disappointing one (5,7) 7 Put back in more settled weather (5) 8 Give patient attention (5) 9 Two-way two-wheeler (3) 10 They mark time (9) 11 It stands out for help to the poor (6) 12 Claire makes a cake (6) 15 A rousing event? (3-6) 17 Growing or burnt timber (3) 18 He plays a silent part in the next race (5) 19 I had been a conductor, but became lazy (5) 21 Possibly the bankers or philanderers may leave them behind (6,6)
DOWN
1 A leading bed-maker? (4,8) 2 An engaging answer, perhaps (3) 3 He savagely attacked Roman civilisation (6) 4 A running buffet? (6-3) 5 Mean over a girl (5) 6 Times for recreation (7,5) 7 A kingly glare, perhaps (5) 10 He hawks around an inexpensive item for motorists (9) 13 Prize patients may be found in one (5) 14 Points to a portent fluttering in the breeze? (6) 16 Accept an inviting suggestion? (5) 20 Shelter from sleet (3)