CRYPTIC 320

ACROSS

3 When eyed this one is sure to fall for you (8)

7 How to retain this when on the ball (6)

8 Vera takes a nap on a minesweeper (8)

9 I’m changing gear to create an illusion (6)

10 Ray goes out and exhibits good humour abundantly (8)

11 Became seated in a way that tantalised us (6)

14 Be ahead and start enjoying the weight of it (6)

17 Got the ring but it has a bend in it (8)

18 Depart and begin spelling out the truth (6)

19 Make believe you’ll start performing at the centre (8)

20 Enjoy putting this on your food (6)

21 When sceptres are displayed one shows esteem (8)

DOWN

1 Meet, show aid and act as a go-between (7)

2 I get slated and it widens my view of it (7)

3 Skipped about at such a pace and coloured up (7)

4 That girl is so starchy and full of greed (7)

5 Made suitable for it to be taped and shown on an ad (7)

6 No tears are to be shed about such a treacherous act (7)

11 Here’s a porter in love with a soldier (7)

12 Little creatures seen at the border singing patriotic songs (7)

13 That is seen as pence given to either sex (7)

14 They must be taken to account and booked (7)

15 Stop imbibing ale and become a preacher (7) 16 Sounds as if former small coins were used in the outlay (7)