QUICK CROSSWORD

Across

1. Degraded (6) 4. Calamitous (6) 9. Flattering (13) 10. Energetic (7) 11. Burdened (5) 12. Phase (5) 14. Pastoral poem (5) 18. Yearn (5) 19. Old (7) 21. Strengthening (13) 22. Treat (6) 23. Blanch (6)

Down

1. Withdraw (6) 2. Argument (13) 3. Muslim religion (5) 5. Festered (7) 6. Pompous (13) 7. Weeping (6) 8. Garment (5) 13. Joyous (7) 15. Char (6) 16. Sprite (5) 17. Defeated (6) 20. Cogs (5)