Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS

6. Method of getting a cab when it’s raining hard? (7) 7. He swears he’s one of twelve (5) 9. It supports one in retirement (3) 10. Seriousness of tiny moles? (9) 12. Functioning for each class given the cane, perhaps (11) 15. How a tailor may do as he pleases (4,7) 17. He has constructive ideas (9) 19. A sheepish expression (3) 21. Race run early? (5) 22. A tough character to fight and give a thrashing to (7)

DOWN

1. Tag Bella, perhaps (5) 2. Drink from the heart of

Wales (3) 3. Preposition used in any amount of sentences (4) 4. It keeps records in circulation (9) 5. Touching Conservative diplomacy (7) 8. The man has the skills to make a suit (6) 11. Carried on and took the lead (4,5) 13. They cause a diversion if sent wrongly (6) 14. Mercy? Not half! (7) 16. Obese man causing death (5) 18. Not the original journalist’s work (4) 20. Mineral from Korea (3)