CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Behaves affectedly and plays melodious records (4,2,4)

7 A letter from Ralph Allison (5) 8 Puts one in prison and never says a word (5,2)

10 On reflection they help drivers ... (4-4)

11 ... and some of the locals, obviously! (4)

13 Is to think about ill-treatment (6)

15 Lets us get upset by a struggle (6)

17 Bird flying on the end of a string (4)

18 One of the main engagements (3-5)

21 Puts on another charge (7) 22 Norma could be describing European capitalist (5)

23 To make seaside walks, move the sand, please (10)

DOWN

1 One of the wagtails – it is after a seed (5)

2 Pass over retrogressive art and poetry (8)

3 Used to being dethroned? (6) 4 Lily provides a drink (4) 5 Takes stock and amends the results (7)

6 He’ll provide you with the time to observe the manufacturer (10)

9 Putting on a film that’s outstanding (10)

12 Was patient and felt pain (8) 14 Pays and stays (7)

16 More scantily clothed for a period of instruction (6)

19 See 20 Down

20 and 19Dn Sporting activities associated with bounders! (4,5)