CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 A comedown, 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 Returning thanks with poor Latin, endless hordes he led against Rome (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)