Tuesday’s solutions:

Across: 1 Laconic. 7 Raisin. 8 Germany. 9 Hate. 10 Teem. 12 Alcopop. 14 Pick off. 16 Nape. 18 Zero. 20 Obvious. 21 Govern. 22 Tidings.

Down: 1 Light up. 2 Curse. 3 Neat. 4 Cry wolf. 5 High-born. 6 Bistro. 11 Makeover. 12 Affront. 13 Presses. 15 Icebox. 17 Acorn. 19 Avid.