▶ Yesterday's solution

Across 1. Celibate 4. Spit 8. Opt 9. Fewer 10. One 11. Dredged 12. Elect 13. Whereabouts 17. Sprat 18. Rainbow 20. Out 21. Value 22. Vie 23. Tick 24. Shambles Down 1. Crowds 2. Litre 3. Towed 5. Protect 6. Treats 7. True to life 9. Figurative 14. Heretic 15. Escort 16. Sweets 18. Ralph 19. Bevel